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Bound by Honor (1993)

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

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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Taylor Hackford
  • Profile picture of Damian Chapa
    Miklo Damian Chapa
  • Profile picture of Jesse Borrego
    Cruz Jesse Borrego
  • Profile picture of Benjamin Bratt
    Paco Benjamin Bratt
  • Profile picture of Enrique Castillo
    Montana Enrique Castillo
  • Profile picture of Victor Rivers
    Magic Mike Victor Rivers
  • Profile picture of Delroy Lindo
    Bonafide Delroy Lindo
  • Profile picture of Tom Towles
    Red Ryder Tom Towles
  • Profile picture of Carlos Carrasco
    Popeye Carlos Carrasco

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