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
Genre: Crime, Drama
Starring: Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna, Panchito Gómez, Steve Wilcox
Directed & Produced by: Russell Gray, Edward James Olmos, Edward James Olmos, Arthur Coburn, Joe Aubel
Release date: 3/13/1992
Running time: 125 minutes
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10 by 80 users