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Bound by Honor
“An epic story of three brothers. Bound by blood. Divided by fate. Driven by destiny.”
8.2 / 10• 1993• 3h 10m•R• English
CrimeDramaThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Damian Chapa
Miklo
Lead
Jesse Borrego
Cruz
Benjamin Bratt
Paco
Enrique Castillo
Montana
Victor Rivers
Magic Mike
Delroy Lindo
Bonafide
Tom Towles
Red Ryder
Carlos Carrasco
Popeye
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Taylor Hackford's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Bound by Honor is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
