Rating: R
Genre:
Crime
Theatrical Release: 03/13/1992(USA)
Release Date: 01/07/2002
SubTitles: Espanol
Dubbed: English/French
Sound: DS
Run Time: 126 Minutes
Flags: Violence, Nudity, Strong Sexual Content, Not For Children, Profanity, Substance Abuse (Alcohol, Drugs)
Distributor/Studio: Universal Studios
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, All Movie Guide
