American Me

Edward James Olmos
1992-03-13

In prison they are the law. On the streets they are the power.
7.378
125 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Edward James Olmos Montoya Santana Unowned
William Forsythe J.D. Unowned
Pepe Serna Mundo Unowned
Panchito Gómez Young Montoya Santana Unowned
Steve Wilcox Young J.D. Unowned
Danny De La Paz Puppet Unowned
Sal Lopez Pedro Santana Unowned
Dyana Ortelli Yolanda Unowned
William Smith Deacon Unowned
Evelina Fernández Julie Unowned
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa El Japo Unowned
Daniel Villarreal Little Puppet Unowned
Daniel A. Haro Huero Unowned
Vira Montes Esperanza Santana Unowned
Richard Coca Young Mundo Unowned
Roberto Martín Márquez Acha Unowned
Joe Aubel Tattoo Artist Unowned
Rob Garrett Zoot Riot Bystander Unowned
Lance August Young Sailor Unowned
Cody Glenn Older Sailor Unowned
Don Pugsley Police Officer Unowned
Albert Joe Medina Jr. Street Mechanic Unowned
Alex Solís Street Mechanic Unowned
Raymond Amezquita Abuelito Unowned
Javier Castellanos Hazard Kid Unowned
Richard Lee-Sung Restaurant Owner Unowned
Eric Close Juvie Hall Attacker Unowned
Christian Klemash Blond Kid in Yard Unowned
Brian Holechek Juvie Officer Unowned
Rigoberto Jimenez Big Happy Unowned
Domingo Ambriz Pie Face Unowned
Ron Thompson Junkie Unowned
Glenn Shelton Visiting Room Guard Unowned
Scott Johnstad Visiting Room Guard Unowned
Abraham Verduzco Paulito - Age 7 Unowned
Grace Morley JD's Friend Unowned
Vic Trevino Cheetah Unowned
Robby Robinson Drug Thief Unowned
Paul Bollen Doc Unowned
Guillermo Pérez Willie-Vato Unowned
Robert Chavez Sparky Unowned
Rafael H. Robledo El Chucko Unowned
Modesto M. Sanchez Mo Unowned
Dennis Ryan Sacco Paulito - Age 11 Unowned
Michael Shaner Tony Scagnelli, Jr. Unowned
Tom S. Ventimiglia Segregation Guard Unowned
William Fetzer Processing Guard Unowned
Thomas Richard Gorman III Processing Guard Unowned
George Padilla Mundo's Attorney Unowned
Humberto Madrigal Veneno Unowned
Jaime Gomez Eddie Unowned
Jose Guardado Samson Unowned
Jacob Vargas Paulito - Age 15 Unowned
Daniel Lujan Mico - Age 9 Unowned
Rodney Rincon Shoe Salesman Unowned
John Rangel Neto - Age 15 Unowned
Robert Pucci Bodyguard Unowned
Tony Giorgio Don Antonio Scagnelli Unowned
Sabino Villa Lobos Tin Man Unowned
Armando Briseno Chuy Unowned
Mauricio Ernesto Anzueto Bam Bam Unowned
Manny Perry Arthur J Unowned
Bennie Moore Ronnie Little Unowned
Alex Brown Eddie Johnson Unowned
Gerald Lynn Walker BGF Member Unowned
William T. Amos Tank Unowned
Irma Aurea García Lourdes Unowned
Robert Alvarez Ralphy Unowned
Ken Medlock Cop Unowned
Rolando Molina Cop Unowned
Ana Lizarraga Julie's Mother Unowned
Steven Cisneros Chivo Unowned