American Me (1992)

Synopsis of American Me

Edward J. Olmos made his directorial bow with the powerhouse crime saga American Me. Olmos stars as street-gang leader Santana, who during his 18 years in Folsom Prison 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. The omniprescene of the "Mexican Mafia" in the southwest is sufficient to make this film a daunting, demoralizing experience. Upon its release, American Me received a lot of press play due to the fact that Olmos shot his Folsom sequences on location, using actual prisoners as extras and bit players. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

126 mins

Director(s):

Edward James Olmos

Writer(s):

Floyd Mutrux, Desmond Nakano

Producer(s):

Irwin W. Young, Floyd Mutrux, Robert M. Young

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Violence, Profanity, Substance Abuse, Not For Children, Nudity, Strong Sexual Content)

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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