Movie·1993·3h 10m
Bound by Honor
An epic story of three brothers. Bound by blood. Divided by fate. Driven by destiny.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Jimmy Santiago Baca, Jeremy Iacone, Floyd Mutrux
Producer
Taylor Hackford, Jerry Gershwin
Cinematography
Gabriel Beristain
Music
Bill Conti
Editor
Fredric Steinkamp
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
1,513 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Damian Chapa
Miklo
Jesse Borrego
Cruz
Benjamin Bratt
Paco
Enrique Castillo
Montana
Victor Rivers
Magic Mike
Delroy Lindo
Bonafide
Tom Towles
Red Ryder
Carlos Carrasco
Popeye
Teddy Wilson
Wallace
Raymond Cruz
Chuey
Valente Rodriguez
Frankie
Lanny Flaherty
Big Al
Billy Bob Thornton
Lightning
Geoffrey Rivas
Carlos
Karmin Murcelo
Dolores
Ving Rhames
Ivan
Danny Trejo
Geronimo
Steve Eastin
Hollenbeck Captain
// crew
Crew
Taylor Hackford
Director, Producer
Jerry Gershwin
Producer
Gabriel Beristain
Director of Photography
Fredric Steinkamp
Editor
Ross Thomas
Story
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Jimmy Santiago Baca
Screenplay
Jeremy Iacone
Screenplay
Floyd Mutrux
Screenplay
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