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TMDb Rating
7.4/10

386 verified votes

American Me (1992)

CrimeDrama
125 min

"In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power."

Plot Summary

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.

Director

Edward James Olmos

Top Cast

Edward James OlmosWilliam ForsythePepe SernaPanchito GómezSteve Wilcox

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