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In prison they are the law. Once out, Santana discovers that the harsh reality of barrio life and his blood-stained past will not give him the chance to turn his back on his former way of life. Close. Directed by Edward James Olmos.Written by Floyd Mutrux and Desmond Nakano.
American Me is a 1992 American crime drama film produced and directed by Edward James Olmos, his first film as a director, and written by Floyd Mutrux and Desmond Nakano.Olmos also stars as the film's protagonist, Montoya Santana.Executive producers included record producer Lou Adler, screenwriter Mutrux, and Irwin Young.It depicts a fictionalized account of the founding and rise to power of the … American Me (1992) Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as El Japo. Subtitles English (CC) More. However, following a precedent set by Santana himself earlier in the film, his men murder him to show the other prison gangs that, despite having no leader, they are not weak, and he is stabbed fatally and thrown off the balcony to his death. Duration 2 h 5 min . Subtitles. Directors. In juvenile hall, Santana murders a fellow inmate who had raped him and as a result, has his sentence extended into A few years later, a now older time Santana has becomes the leader of a powerful prison gang, Santana starts to see the error of his ways but before he can take action, is sent back to prison for drug possession. The lead character, Santana Montoya, is fictionally portrayed as having been raped as a juvenile, and is ultimately stabbed to death by his own followers at the end of his criminal career, which never happened to any Mexican Mafia member who bears any similarity to Santana.
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American Me is a 1992 film about a Mexican-American Mafia kingpin who is released from prison, falls in love for the first time, and grows introspective about his gangster lifestyle.. Olmos stars as Santana, a youth from the streets of East Los Angeles who becomes the leader of the Mexican Mafia behind the gates of Folsom Prison.
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More. This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. In what The Hollywood Reporter calls "a brilliant debut", award-winning actor Edward James Olmos sets the screen ablaze with his directorial bow - a powerful, stunning examination of a Latino crime lord, set against a backdrop of prejudice and hopelessness. Directed by Edward James Olmos. Whether as retaliation over the offensive depiction, or as a routine criminal racket, Mexican Mafia member Another consultant to the film, 49-year-old grandmother Ana Lizarraga, commonly known as "The Gang Lady", was murdered when she was gunned down in her The original soundtrack was released on April 28, 1992, by This article is about the film. Edward James Olmos sets the screen ablaze in this powerful epic about a youth from the streets of East LA who becomes the leader of the Mexican Mafia from behind the gates of Folsom Prison. English (CC) Close. Close. More. With Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Sal Lopez, Vira Montes. Age rating.
Studio. With a vehement anti-drug and anti-gang theme, American Me is an explosive and unforgettable epic. 2 h 5 min Sal Lopez Pedro. A Mexican-American Mafia kingpin is released from prison, falls in love for the first time, and grows introspective about his gangster lifestyle. The Mexican Mafia was enraged by the film. American Me 1992 Drama 2 h 5 min ... El Japo. Focus Features .
Studio Focus Features . 18. 1992 Close. … Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events American Me (1992) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Additional information. There, he tells his former lieutenant J.D. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use.