Bound by Honor (1993)
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.
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
Screenplay
- Floyd Mutrux (Screenplay)
- Ross Thomas (Story)
- Jimmy Santiago Baca (Screenplay)
- Jeremy Iacone (Screenplay)
Themes
Police Shootout and Gangland War, Gangland Executions and Bloody Revenge, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Urban Decay and Lost Hopes
Keywords
street gang, ghetto, juvenile prison, artist, jail, east los angeles, youth gang, hood, gang, racism, drugs, mexican american, police shootout, cholo, lowrider
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in Bound by Honor?
- Bound by Honor stars Damian Chapa, Jesse Borrego, Benjamin Bratt, Enrique Castillo, Victor Rivers, Delroy Lindo.
- How long is Bound by Honor?
- Bound by Honor has a runtime of 3h 10m (190 minutes).
- What genre is Bound by Honor?
- Bound by Honor is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Bound by Honor?
- Bound by Honor had a budget of $35M.
- How much did Bound by Honor gross?
- Bound by Honor grossed $5M worldwide.
- Where was Bound by Honor produced?
- Bound by Honor was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Bound by Honor?
- The themes of Bound by Honor include: Police Shootout and Gangland War, Gangland Executions and Bloody Revenge, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Urban Decay and Lost Hopes.