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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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.1/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 73% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 66/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.5/10426 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 71 | 100% |
Key crew
- Edward James OlmosDirector
- Floyd MutruxScreenplay
- Desmond NakanoScreenplay
- Claude GaudetteOriginal Music Composer
- Dennis LambertOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Edward James OlmosMontoya Santana
- William ForsytheJ.D.
- Pepe SernaMundo
- Panchito GómezYoung Montoya Santana
- Steve WilcoxYoung J.D.
- Danny De La PazPuppet
- Sal LopezPedro Santana
- Dyana OrtelliYolanda
- William SmithDeacon
- Evelina FernándezJulie
- Cary-Hiroyuki TagawaEl Japo
- Daniel VillarrealLittle Puppet
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