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Bound by Honor

Bound by Honor

An epic story of three brothers. Bound by blood. Divided by fate. Driven by destiny.
Feb 05, 1993 3h 0m
8.131
1394 votes

Synopsis

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.

Title Bound by Honor
Companies Hollywood Pictures
Countries United States of America
Keywords street gang, ghetto, juvenile prison, artist, jail, east los angeles, youth gang, hood, gang, racism, drugs, mexican american, police shootout, cholo, lowrider
Tom Towles

Tom Towles

Red Ryder
Steve Eastin

Steve Eastin

Hollenbeck Captain
Vanessa Marquez

Vanessa Marquez

Montana's Daughter
Thomas F. Wilson

Thomas F. Wilson

Rollie McCann
Richard Masur

Richard Masur

Prison Librarian
Mike Genovese

Mike Genovese

Sgt. Devereaux
Roberto Contreras

Roberto Contreras

Cruz's Grandfather
Gibby Brand

Gibby Brand

Jared Levinson
Elizabeth Austin

Elizabeth Austin

Lois Levinson
Daniel McDonald

Daniel McDonald

Gallery Assistant
Art Snider

Art Snider

Councilman Snyder
Michael McFall

Michael McFall

Transvestite #1
Donald E. Lacy Jr.

Donald E. Lacy Jr.

Transvestite #2
Angel Romero

Angel Romero

Parole Board Member
Dr. Joe Schloss

Dr. Joe Schloss

Prison Escort
Martin McDermot

Martin McDermot

Delano Guard
Lindsey Ginter

Lindsey Ginter

Officer Young
Christine Avila

Christine Avila

Mother of PCP Kid
Robert Padgett

Robert Padgett

Doctor to PCP Kid
Rio Hackford

Rio Hackford

PCP Intern
Rudy Barrios

Rudy Barrios

Tres Puntos Gangmember
Juan Charles

Juan Charles

Vatos Locos
Thomas Rosales Jr.

Thomas Rosales Jr.

Prisoner (uncredited)
Roxann Dawson

Roxann Dawson

Girl (uncredited)
Joe Casino

Joe Casino

Prison Guard (uncredited)
Wilfred Lopez

Wilfred Lopez

Vatos Locos (uncredited)