Bound by Honor (1993)

  • R
  • 02/05/1993 (US)
  • Crime, Action, Drama, Thriller
  • 3h

An epic story of three brothers. Bound by blood. Divided by fate. Driven by destiny.

Overview

Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on half-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo. It opens in 1972, as the three are members of an East L.A. gang known as the "Vatos Locos", and the story focuses on how a violent crime and the influence of narcotics alter their lives. Miklo is incarcerated and sent to San Quentin, where he makes a "home" for himself. Cruz becomes an exceptional artist, but a heroin addiction overcomes him with tragic results. Paco becomes a cop and an enemy to his "carnal", Miklo.

Taylor Hackford

Director

Ross Thomas

Story

Jimmy Santiago Baca

Screenplay

Jeremy Iacone

Screenplay

Floyd Mutrux

Screenplay

Cast

Damian Chapa's headshot

Damian Chapa

Miklo
Jesse Borrego's headshot

Jesse Borrego

Cruz
Benjamin Bratt's headshot

Benjamin Bratt

Paco
Enrique Castillo's headshot

Enrique Castillo

Montana
Victor Rivers's headshot

Victor Rivers

Magic Mike
Delroy Lindo's headshot

Delroy Lindo

Bonafide
Tom Towles's headshot

Tom Towles

Red Ryder
Carlos Carrasco's headshot

Carlos Carrasco

Popeye

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