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American Me (1992) Movie Summary

  • CRIME
  • DRAMA
  • R
  • 1992
  • FULL HD

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. 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. 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. With a vehement anti-drug and anti-gang theme, American Me is an explosive and unforgettable epic.

American Me Film Synopsis

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.

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Where's Blood In Blood Out (Bound by Honor)?This is a classic inmate/prison gang movie. It explores what the criminal lifestyle is about. Struggle for power in prison and on the streets. Even putting brother against brother. Great dramatic film. "BLOOD IN BLOOD OUT", is another CLASSIC prison film. Equal to "American Me", in my opinion. Email iTunes to ask for "Blood In Blood Out (HD)"..Score: 4/5

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5-StarReally good flick. (I worked CDC during this period & and knew these E guys - authentic joint movie). But... by time shooting was finished, did everyone in cast have lung cancer........??????.Score: 5/5

Mexican mafiaThis movie was pretty good though it needed a lot more detail like blood in blood out and i wish they would make a movie about the hardships of nortenos or nuestra familia since everything cholo means sur to people and they say ese cuz southside is the most known mexican gang it would be interesting to show people the other side of the map on califaz.Score: 2/5

La emeThis movie is sik they souls pit blood in blood out and mi vida loca.Score: 5/5

Orale Ese!Diss movie is representing La Raza!! La Eme FOR VIDA!!!!.Score: 5/5

RealityThis is history, reality that can change the way of life, and shock the world..Score: 5/5

Viva la razaBest movie ever......period Viva mexico!.Score: 5/5

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Good actingSaw this on tv the other night. I'm not easily shocked, but I did find this movie had a few disturbing scenes of violence and rape. That said, Edward James Olmos was amazing. The acting was good overall and kept my interest to the end..Score: 3/5

Very good,disturbingly entertaining mafia flick,Movie based on the mexican mafia within the penal system,brutal,disturbing,yet very fascinating,couldn't take my eye's off of it,edward james olmos is a stand out as the mob boss,highly recommended,.Score: 4/5

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American Me (1992) Series Cast & Crew

American Me (1992) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Edward James Olmos (Montoya Santana), William Forsythe (J.D.), Pepe Serna (Mundo), Panchito Gómez (Young Montoya Santana), Steve Wilcox (Young J.D.), Danny De La Paz (Puppet), Sal Lopez (Pedro Santana), Dyana Ortelli (Yolanda), William Smith (Deacon), Evelina Fernández (Julie), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (El Japo), Daniel Villarreal (Little Puppet), Daniel A. Haro (Huero), Vira Montes (Esperanza Santana), Richard Coca (Young Mundo), Roberto Martín Márquez (Acha), Joe Aubel (Tattoo Artist), Rob Garrett (Zoot Riot Bystander), Lance August (Young Sailor), Cody Glenn (Older Sailor), all returned for american me movie.

Edward James Olmos (Montoya Santana)
Edward James OlmosMontoya SantanaScore: 3.8
William Forsythe (J.D.)
William ForsytheJ.D.Score: 3.8
Pepe Serna (Mundo)
Pepe SernaMundoScore: 3.8
Panchito Gómez (Young Montoya Santana)
Panchito GómezYoung Montoya SantanaScore: 2.5
Danny De La Paz (Puppet)
Danny De La PazPuppetScore: 2.8
Sal Lopez (Pedro Santana)
Sal LopezPedro SantanaScore: 3.8
Dyana Ortelli (Yolanda)
Dyana OrtelliYolandaScore: 3.6
William Smith (Deacon)
William SmithDeaconScore: 3.8
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (El Japo)
Cary-Hiroyuki TagawaEl JapoScore: 3.8
Daniel Villarreal (Little Puppet)
Daniel VillarrealLittle PuppetScore: 2.8
Richard Coca (Young Mundo)
Richard CocaYoung MundoScore: 3.8
Lance August (Young Sailor)
Lance AugustYoung SailorScore: 1.4
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Russell Gray (Casting Associate), Edward James Olmos (Director), Edward James Olmos (Producer), Arthur Coburn (Editor), Joe Aubel (Production Design), Sean Daniel (Producer), Buddy Joe Hooker (Stunts), Bob Morones (Casting), Joel Kramer (Stunt Coordinator), Freddie Hice (Stunts), Denise Wingate (Assistant Costume Designer), Reynaldo Villalobos (Director of Photography), Jeffrey J. Dashnaw (Stunts), Lance Lombardo (Leadman), Henry Kingi (Stunts), Jeff Olan (Extras Casting Coordinator), Shelly Glasser (Production Coordinator), Floyd Mutrux (Screenplay), Floyd Mutrux (Executive Producer), Floyd Mutrux (Story),

Edward James Olmos (Director)
Edward James OlmosDirectorScore: 3.8
Edward James Olmos (Producer)
Edward James OlmosProducerScore: 3.8
Sean Daniel (Producer)
Sean DanielProducerScore: 1.7
Buddy Joe Hooker (Stunts)
Buddy Joe HookerStuntsScore: 3.2
Joel Kramer (Stunt Coordinator)
Joel KramerStunt CoordinatorScore: 2.8
Freddie Hice (Stunts)
Freddie HiceStuntsScore: 2.8
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Français
A travers l'histoire de Santana, chef de gang depuis son plus jeune âge devenu un parain de la mafia mexicaine, violent réquisitoire contre la violence inter-raciale, la misère des barrios et les gangs de Los Angeles.

Deutsch
In den Straßen von Los Angeles herrscht die nackte Gewalt. Allein 1991 wurden in den USA schätzungsweise 3000 Menschen Opfer von Bandenkriegen. Weiße, Schwarze, Italiener, Latinos - wer das Leben nur von der Schattenseite kennt, der sucht sein Heil in Straßengangs. Einer Ihrer Anführer ist der Mexikaner Santana. Fast sein ganzes Leben hat er im Gefängnis verbracht, wo er nun Bilanz zieht. Vergewaltigung, Mord und offene Bandenkriege sind an der Tagesordnung in einem Kampf, der keine Sieger kennt...

Dansk
Efter at have afsonet sin dom er Santana tilbage på gaden, for første gang siden hans teenage år. Han lærer hurtigt, at livet udenfor tremmerne er ligeså brutalt som indefor. Den barske virkelighed i ghettoen og hans blodplettede fortid giver ikke Santana mange muligheder for at vende sit gamle liv ryggen. Filmen beskriver en kultur, der ødelægger sig selv indefra, og hvor fængslet forvandler unge til iskolde mordere. Baseret på en sand historie!

Norsk
Tre gutter, oppvokst i slummen, danner i 1959 en gjeng. Det er Santana, JD og Mundo som mener at deres eneste mulighet til å slå seg fram her i verden er gjennom kriminalitet og vold. Men gjengen ender snart opp i en konflikt med en annen bande, noe som får et tragisk utfall. Og etter å ha gått ut og inn av forbedringsanstalter havner de tre i Folsom State Prison i en alder av 18. Men også innefor fengselsmurene lever gjengen og setter seg snart i respekt hos sine medfanger. Og langsomt vokser antallet. Opptagelsesprøven er gjerne en voldshandling eller mord. Etter 18 år innenfor murene har de tre små muligheter til å kunne fungere som normale individer i et normalt samfunn. Forsøk på å bryte ut av den kriminelle løpebane er forbundet med mange farer...

svenska
Edward James Olmos regidebut Mitt Amerika målar upp en tragisk och våldsam värld... en kultur som förgör sig själv från insidan, där fängelset är en skola som fostrar unga pojkar till känslokalla mördare.

Nederlands
Hij groeide op met een sterk gevoel voor zijn Mexicaanse identiteit, en nu hij in de gevangenis zit regelt hij nog steeds de drughandel van de Mexicaanse maffia. Na de dood van zijn moeder komt hij vrij, maar echte vrijheid kent hij nog steeds niet.

български език
Филмът представя живота на банда латино тийнейджъри в Лос Анджелис. Сантана, Мундо и Джей Ди си формират своя банда, но много скоро и тримата са арестувани за грабеж и изпратени в поправителен дом. В живота на Сантана започват да се редуват неприятност след неприятност и скоро той е преместен от изправителния дом в затвора, където прекарва 18 години. Зад решетките той се превръща във влиятелен бос, който ръководи групи както в затвора така и извън него. Когато най-накрая е освободен, той се опитва да осмисли насилието, с което е изпълнен животът му. Светът се е променил изцяло за тези 18 години и адаптирането към него изглежда невъзможно.

Pусский
В фильме «Американизируй меня» режиссер открывает нам трагический мир насилия, показывает культуру, которая сама разрушает себя изнутри. В этом мире тюрьма оказывается школой, превращающей своих учеников в безжалостных убийц. «Американизируй меня» — история трех поколений мексинско-американской семьи.

עִבְרִית
אדוארד ג'יי אולמוס מביים ומככב בדרמת פשע עוצמתית זו כמנהיג כנופית רחוב, סנטנה, אשר במשך 18 שנה בכלא פולסום, שלט בתחום הסמים ומקרי הרצח מאחורי הסורגים. עם שחרורו, הוא חוזר לשכונת ילדותו בכוונה לחיות חיים שלווים ללא אלימות, אך חבריו לכנופיה מחזירים אותו בעל כורחו למנהגיו הישנים.

Español
Basada en una historia real, cuenta cómo en los Estados Unidos de los años 30 una pandilla de adolescentes se adentra en el mundo de la delincuencia. Una serie de robos llevan a su cabecilla, Santana, a pasar dieciocho años en prisión. Tras su liberación, Santana regresa a su antiguo vecindario, con la intención de llevar una vida pacífica y libre de crímenes. Pero sus viejos amigos de la pandilla lo obligan a volver a sus viejos hábitos.

Português
Policial Na Los Angeles dos anos 40, delinquente mexicano e sua turma de amigos se envolvem com o mercado das drogas e acabam presos. Na prisão, eles são obrigados a enfrentar um grupo de traficantes que planeja controlar o narcotráfico dentro do presídio.

Español
Basada en una historia real, cuenta cómo en los Estados Unidos de los años 30 una pandilla de adolescentes se adentra en el mundo de la delincuencia. Una serie de robos llevan a su cabecilla, Santana, a pasar dieciocho años en prisión.

한국어/조선말
1943년 LA 폭동이 일어났을 때 어머니 에스페란자가 해군에게 겁탈당해 태어나게 된 산타나는 그의 친구 2명과 함께 어려서부터 갱단을 조직하여 범죄를 저지른다.그러다 소년원에 수감된 그는 그곳에서 자신에게 성적 희롱을 가하던 다른 원생을 살해한다. 어른이 되어서도 교도소를 집처럼 드나들던 산타나는 교도소내에서 '멕시칸 마피아'를 조직, 교도소는 물론 거리의 갱세계까지 지배하며 범죄 세계의 보스로 군림하게 되는데...

普通话
在电视影集「迈阿密风云」中饰演组长的爱德华詹姆斯欧蒙,以这部描写墨西哥裔黑帮生涯的电影作为他首度执导的作品。片中主要人物是一位在洛杉矶长大、名叫山塔纳的少年,他和两个朋友一起组成帮派,不久后便因闯空门而遭逮捕;由于山塔纳获释后不久就再度犯案,便从少年感化院〃直升〃监狱。在牢里的这18年岁月里,他在监狱内外建立了自己的犯罪王国,从贩毒到杀人无恶不作。当山塔纳终于出狱后,他回到旧时的街区想要改过向善、重新做人,但他的昔日伙伴却不肯放过他,逼他重拾黑帮老大之职...由于此片是在监狱内实景拍摄,并将一些真正的犯人拍摄进去,因而在美国上映时引起不少媒体的注意。

Polski
Jest to opowieść oparta na prawdziwej historii człowieka imieniem Santana, który dorasta we wschodnim Los Angeles jako członek ulicznego gangu. W wieku kilkunastu lat trafia do zakładu poprawczego, w którym mordując innego chłopaka zyskuje szacunek i wysoką rangę wśród współosadzonych. Stamtąd trafia prosto do więzienia po po by stworzyć tam jeden z największych hiszpańskich gangów w Kalifornii - Mexican Mafia...

Italiano
Santana è in un penitenziario e coi suoi compagni è stato condannato a una lunga pena dopo essere stato arrestato molto giovane. Così ha organizzato una banda che raggiunge un potere notevole all'interno del carcere. Si fanno chiamare "Mafia messicana" e riescono a fare arrivare la loro influenza anche nei quartieri spagnoli della East Side di Los Angeles.

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