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A Balasaur Score of 71 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, Metacritic 66/100. Every source lands within 7 points of the others. Scores higher than 79% of the 702 1990s crime movies in this catalog. Streaming on Peacock and Tubi.
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
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic66/100
423 audience votes
Key crew
- Desmond NakanoScreenplay
- Edward James OlmosDirector
- Floyd MutruxScreenplay
- 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
Stills
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