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Bound by Honor
An epic story of three brothers. Bound by blood. Divided by fate. Driven by destiny.
Genres
CrimeActionDramaThriller
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.
Details
Budget
$35000000
Revenue
$4500000
Runtime
180 min
Release Date
1993-02-05
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1465
Vote Average
8.1
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Valente Rodriguez
Frankie
Lanny Flaherty
Big Al
Billy Bob Thornton
Lightning
Geoffrey Rivas
Carlos
Karmin Murcelo
Dolores
Ving Rhames
Ivan
Danny Trejo
Geronimo
Steve Eastin
Hollenbeck Captain
Vanessa Marquez
Montana's Daughter
David Labiosa
Coolaide
Thomas F. Wilson
Rollie McCann
Lupe Ontiveros
Carmen
Richard Masur
Prison Librarian
Victor Mohica
Mano
Mike Genovese
Sgt. Devereaux
Luis Contreras
Realthing
David Dunard
Gill
Jimmy Santiago Baca
Gato
Harold Surratt
Pockets
Steven Anthony Jones
Cyclone
Gary Carlos Cervantes
Smokey
Noah Verduzco
Juanito
Jenny Gago
Lupe
Ray Oriel
Spider
Natalija Nogulich
Janis
Peter Vasquez
Chivo
Judith Verduzco
Alicia
Sonia Rodriguez
Victoria
Roberto Contreras
Cruz's Grandfather
Evelyn Guerrero
Luisa
Gary Tacon
Clavo
Paulo Tocha
Apache
Freddy Negrete
Freddy
Alina Arenal
Perla
Julie Zamarynov
Belinda
Gibby Brand
Jared Levinson
Elizabeth Austin
Lois Levinson
Daniel McDonald
Gallery Assistant
Adan Hernandez
Gilbert
Richard E. Butler
Frank Velka
Michael Bofshever
Salesman
Art Snider
Councilman Snyder
Robert Pescovitz
Surgeon
Primitivo Tapia
Street Kid
Robert J. Juarez
Priest
Eddie Perez
Joker
Claudia Gabriella Colin
Joker's Girl
Michael McFall
Transvestite #1
Donald E. Lacy Jr.
Transvestite #2
Zandra Hill
Con
George Pereyra
Old Con
Angel Romero
Parole Board Member
Dr. Joe Schloss
Prison Escort
Gill Montie
AV Inmate
Martin McDermot
Delano Guard
Martha Cardenas
Landlady
Catherine Price
Newscaster
Lindsey Ginter
Officer Young
Victor Koliacos
PCP Kid
Christine Avila
Mother of PCP Kid
Robert Padgett
Doctor to PCP Kid
Rio Hackford
PCP Intern
Rudy Barrios
Tres Puntos Gangmember
Juan Charles
Vatos Locos
Charles Guillermin
Vatos Locos
Thomas Rosales Jr.
Prisoner (uncredited)
Roxann Dawson
Girl (uncredited)
Joe Casino
Prison Guard (uncredited)
Wilfred Lopez
Vatos Locos (uncredited)
Thomas Rosales Jr.
Prisoner
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