Bound by Honor
1993
Movie Information
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.
Release Date
February 5, 1993
Director
Taylor Hackford
Runtime
3h 0m
Cast
Damian ChapaJesse BorregoBenjamin BrattEnrique CastilloVictor RiversDelroy LindoTom TowlesCarlos CarrascoTeddy WilsonRaymond Cruz
Production
Hollywood Pictures
Genres
CrimeActionDramaThriller