American Me (1992)
Movie 2h 5m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Released in 1992, American Me is a crime and drama movie. It is directed by Edward James Olmos. The cast includes Edward James Olmos, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and Sal Lopez. The running time is 2h 5m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
65Tonight Score Well rated, a classic.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Edward James OlmosDirector
- Edward James Olmosas Montoya Santana
- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawaas El Japo
- Sal Lopezas Pedro Santana
- William Forsytheas J.D.
- Pepe Sernaas Mundo
- Panchito Gómezas Young Montoya Santana
- Steve Wilcoxas Young J.D.
- Danny De La Pazas Puppet
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Questions about American Me
- What genre is American Me?
- American Me is categorised as Crime, Drama.
- Who stars in American Me?
- Edward James Olmos, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Sal Lopez, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna appear in the main cast.
- Who directed American Me?
- Edward James Olmos directed American Me.
- How long is American Me?
- American Me runs for 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- Is American Me worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch American Me?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
