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Bound by Honor (1993)

Bound by Honor (1993)

Drama Crime Thriller

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

Release Date: 1993, February 5
Directors: Taylor Hackford
Countries: United States of America
Production: Hollywood Pictures
Cast: Danny Trejo, Delroy Lindo, Thomas F. Wilson, Ving Rhames, Michael McFall, Roberto Contreras, Thomas Rosales Jr., Benjamin Bratt, Gary Carlos Cervantes, Steve Eastin, Richard Masur, Harold Surratt

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.

Keywords:

drugs racism tragedy jail ghetto gang street gang artist mexican american cholo juvenile prison hood youth gang east los angeles police shootout lowrider