Film7.41992125m

American Me

Name: American Me
Director: Edward James Olmos
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1992-03-13
Cast: Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna, Panchito Gómez, Steve Wilcox

CrimeDrama

During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his old habits.

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Edward James OlmosWilliam ForsythePepe SernaPanchito GómezSteve WilcoxDanny De La PazSal LopezDyana OrtelliWilliam SmithEvelina FernándezCary-Hiroyuki TagawaDaniel Villarreal

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Edward James Olmos

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