Bound by Honor

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

Apr 30 1993 R 3h 0m
Crime, Drama

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.

Plot

Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on step-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

Ross Thomas, Jimmy Santiago Baca, Jeremy Iacone

Directed by

Taylor Hackford

Cast

Damian Chapa, Jesse Borrego, Benjamin Bratt

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Hollywood Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins & 2 nominations total

Trailers
Blood in Blood Out - Trailer
Official Trailer: Blood In, Blood Out (1993)
Scores
# of Votes
37,401
Average Rating
7.9 out of 10
Metascore
47
Popularity
NA