Bound by Honor

Bound by Honor (1993)

U/A 13+ 05/02/1993
  • Crime, Action, Drama, Thriller
  • 3 hr
81%
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $35,000,000
  • Revenue :$4,500,000
An epic story of three brothers. Bound by blood. Divided by fate. Driven by destiny.

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.
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $35,000,000
  • Revenue :$4,500,000
An epic story of three brothers. Bound by blood. Divided by fate. Driven by destiny.

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.
Top Billed Cast
Damian Chapa
Damian Chapa

Miklo

Jesse Borrego
Jesse Borrego

Cruz

Benjamin Bratt
Benjamin Bratt

Paco

Enrique Castillo
Enrique Castillo

Montana

Victor Rivers
Victor Rivers

Magic Mike

Delroy Lindo
Delroy Lindo

Bonafide

Tom Towles
Tom Towles

Red Ryder

Carlos Carrasco
Carlos Carrasco

Popeye

Teddy Wilson
Teddy Wilson

Wallace

Raymond Cruz
Raymond Cruz

Chuey

Valente Rodriguez
Valente Rodriguez

Frankie

Lanny Flaherty
Lanny Flaherty

Big Al

Billy Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton

Lightning

Geoffrey Rivas
Geoffrey Rivas

Carlos

Karmin Murcelo
Karmin Murcelo

Dolores

Ving Rhames
Ving Rhames

Ivan

Danny Trejo
Danny Trejo

Geronimo

Steve Eastin
Steve Eastin

Hollenbeck Captain

Vanessa Marquez
Vanessa Marquez

Montana's Daughter

David Labiosa
David Labiosa

Coolaide

Thomas F. Wilson
Thomas F. Wilson

Rollie McCann

Lupe Ontiveros
Lupe Ontiveros

Carmen

Richard Masur
Richard Masur

Prison Librarian

Victor Mohica
Victor Mohica

Mano

Mike Genovese
Mike Genovese

Sgt. Devereaux

Luis Contreras
Luis Contreras

Realthing

Jimmy Santiago Baca
Jimmy Santiago Baca

Gato

Harold Surratt
Harold Surratt

Pockets

Gary Carlos Cervantes
Gary Carlos Cervantes

Smokey

Jenny Gago
Jenny Gago

Lupe

Ray Oriel
Ray Oriel

Spider

Natalija Nogulich
Natalija Nogulich

Janis

Peter Vasquez
Peter Vasquez

Chivo

Roberto Contreras
Roberto Contreras

Cruz's Grandfather

Evelyn Guerrero
Evelyn Guerrero

Luisa

Paulo Tocha
Paulo Tocha

Apache

Gibby Brand
Gibby Brand

Jared Levinson

Elizabeth Austin
Elizabeth Austin

Lois Levinson

Daniel McDonald
Daniel McDonald

Gallery Assistant

Michael Bofshever
Michael Bofshever

Salesman

Robert Pescovitz
Robert Pescovitz

Surgeon

Eddie Perez
Eddie Perez

Joker

Michael McFall
Michael McFall

Transvestite #1

Lindsey Ginter
Lindsey Ginter

Officer Young

Christine Avila
Christine Avila

Mother of PCP Kid

Rio Hackford
Rio Hackford

PCP Intern

Thomas Rosales Jr.
Thomas Rosales Jr.

Prisoner (uncredited)

Roxann Dawson
Roxann Dawson

Girl (uncredited)

Thomas Rosales Jr.
Thomas Rosales Jr.

Prisoner

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Crew Members
Taylor Hackford
Taylor Hackford

Director

Gabriel Beristain
Gabriel Beristain

Director of Photography

Taylor Hackford
Taylor Hackford

Producer

Ross Thomas
Ross Thomas

Story

Sharon Bialy
Sharon Bialy

Casting

Bill Conti
Bill Conti

Original Music Composer

Jimmy Santiago Baca
Jimmy Santiago Baca

Screenplay

Corey Michael Eubanks
Corey Michael Eubanks

Stunts

Thomas Rosales Jr.
Thomas Rosales Jr.

Stunts

Henry Kingi
Henry Kingi

Stunts

Michael Papajohn
Michael Papajohn

Stunts

Gary Davis
Gary Davis

Stunt Coordinator

Gary Hymes
Gary Hymes

Stunts

Mike Justus
Mike Justus

Stunts

Benny Urquidez
Benny Urquidez

Stunts

John Cann
John Cann

Stunt Double

Gary Combs
Gary Combs

Stunts

Gary Davis
Gary Davis

Second Unit Director

Gilbert B. Combs
Gilbert B. Combs

Stunts

Josh McLaglen
Josh McLaglen

First Assistant Director

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