Bound by Honor

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

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Action
Drama
Crime
Thriller

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

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

Details

Status: Released
Release date: February 5, 1993
Original language: English
Spoken languages: english
Countries: United States of America
Production: Hollywood Pictures
Budget: $35,000,000
Revenue: $4,500,000
IMDb: tt0106469