Movie

Bound by Honor

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

Release: 1993 Runtime: 3h 10min Rating: R Language: English

Crime Drama Thriller

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.

Status: Released
Original language: EN
Production countries: United States of America
Production: Hollywood Pictures

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Audience rating

8.2 / 10 (1663 votes)

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Director

Taylor Hackford

Main crew

Gabriel Beristain — Director of Photography
Fredric Steinkamp — Editor
Bill Conti — Original Music Composer
Jerry Gershwin — Producer
Taylor Hackford — Producer
Jimmy Santiago Baca — Screenplay
Jeremy Iacone — Screenplay
Floyd Mutrux — Screenplay

Cast

Damian Chapa , Jesse Borrego , Benjamin Bratt , Enrique Castillo , Victor Rivers , Delroy Lindo , Tom Towles , Carlos Carrasco

Themes and genres

Crime Drama Thriller street gang ghetto juvenile prison artist tragedy jail east los angeles youth gang hood gang racism drugs mexican american police shootout cholo lowrider