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Bound by Honor 1993 Directed by Taylor Hackford

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Languages English , Spanish
Gneres Action , Crime , Drama , Thriller
Production Company Hollywood Pictures
Budget $35,000,000
Revenue $4,500,000
Release Date 5 February 1993
180 mins
Cast
Victor Rivers Magic Mike
Delroy Lindo Bonafide
Tom Towles Red Ryder
Teddy Wilson Wallace
Danny Trejo Geronimo
Steve Eastin Hollenbeck Captain
Vanessa Marquez Montana's Daughter
David Labiosa Coolaide
Thomas F. Wilson Rollie McCann
Richard Masur Prison Librarian
Mike Genovese Sgt. Devereaux
Luis Contreras Realthing
Ray Oriel Spider
Roberto Contreras Cruz's Grandfather
Paulo Tocha Apache
Gibby Brand Jared Levinson
Elizabeth Austin Lois Levinson
Daniel McDonald Gallery Assistant
Richard E. Butler Frank Velka
Art Snider Councilman Snyder
Primitivo Tapia Street Kid
Michael McFall Transvestite #1
Donald E. Lacy Jr. Transvestite #2
Angel Romero Parole Board Member
Dr. Joe Schloss Prison Escort
Gill Montie AV Inmate
Martin McDermot Delano Guard
Catherine Price Newscaster
Lindsey Ginter Officer Young
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)