Bound by Honor(1993)
“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.
Director
Taylor Hackford
Studio
Hollywood Pictures
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Damian Chapa
as Miklo
Jesse Borrego
as Cruz
Benjamin Bratt
as Paco
Enrique Castillo
as Montana
Victor Rivers
as Magic Mike
Delroy Lindo
as Bonafide
Tom Towles
as Red Ryder
Carlos Carrasco
as Popeye
Teddy Wilson
as Wallace
Raymond Cruz
as Chuey
Valente Rodriguez
as Frankie
Lanny Flaherty
as Big Al
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
3h 10m
Language
English
Rating
8.2 / 10
Budget
$35M
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
Hollywood Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bound by Honor?▼
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What is Bound by Honor about?▼
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.
Who directed Bound by Honor?▼
Bound by Honor was directed by Taylor Hackford and released in 1993. It is a crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is Bound by Honor?▼
Bound by Honor has a runtime of 3 hours and 10 minutes (190 minutes total).
Who stars in Bound by Honor?▼
The cast of Bound by Honor includes Damian Chapa as Miklo, Jesse Borrego as Cruz, Benjamin Bratt as Paco, Enrique Castillo as Montana, Victor Rivers as Magic Mike and more.
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