Bound by Honor
Taylor Hackford1993-02-05
An epic story of three brothers. Bound by blood. Divided by fate. Driven by destiny.
8.143
180 min
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.
Cast
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Damian Chapa | Miklo | Unowned |
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Jesse Borrego | Cruz | Unowned |
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Benjamin Bratt | Paco | Unowned |
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Enrique Castillo | Montana | Unowned |
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Victor Rivers | Magic Mike | Unowned |
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Delroy Lindo | Bonafide | The Free Refills |
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Tom Towles | Red Ryder | Unowned |
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Carlos Carrasco | Popeye | Unowned |
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Teddy Wilson | Wallace | Unowned |
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Raymond Cruz | Chuey | Unowned |
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Valente Rodriguez | Frankie | Unowned |
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Lanny Flaherty | Big Al | Unowned |
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Billy Bob Thornton | Lightning | Goutbreak |
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Geoffrey Rivas | Carlos | Unowned |
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Karmin Murcelo | Dolores | Unowned |
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Ving Rhames | Ivan | Unowned |
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Danny Trejo | Geronimo | Unowned |
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Steve Eastin | Hollenbeck Captain | Unowned |
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Vanessa Marquez | Montana's Daughter | Unowned |
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David Labiosa | Coolaide | Unowned |
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Thomas F. Wilson | Rollie McCann | Unowned |
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Lupe Ontiveros | Carmen | Unowned |
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Richard Masur | Prison Librarian | Unowned |
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Victor Mohica | Mano | Unowned |
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Mike Genovese | Sgt. Devereaux | Unowned |
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Luis Contreras | Realthing | Unowned |
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David Dunard | Gill | Unowned |
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Jimmy Santiago Baca | Gato | Unowned |
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Harold Surratt | Pockets | Unowned |
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Steven Anthony Jones | Cyclone | Unowned |
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Gary Carlos Cervantes | Smokey | Unowned |
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Noah Verduzco | Juanito | Unowned |
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Jenny Gago | Lupe | Unowned |
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Ray Oriel | Spider | Unowned |
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Natalija Nogulich | Janis | Unowned |
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Peter Vasquez | Chivo | Unowned |
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Judith Verduzco | Alicia | Unowned |
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Sonia Rodriguez | Victoria | Unowned |
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Roberto Contreras | Cruz's Grandfather | Unowned |
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Evelyn Guerrero | Luisa | Unowned |
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Gary Tacon | Clavo | Unowned |
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Paulo Tocha | Apache | Unowned |
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Freddy Negrete | Freddy | Unowned |
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Alina Arenal | Perla | Unowned |
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Julie Zamarynov | Belinda | Unowned |
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Gibby Brand | Jared Levinson | Unowned |
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Elizabeth Austin | Lois Levinson | Unowned |
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Daniel McDonald | Gallery Assistant | Unowned |
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Adan Hernandez | Gilbert | Unowned |
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Richard E. Butler | Frank Velka | Unowned |
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Michael Bofshever | Salesman | Unowned |
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Art Snider | Councilman Snyder | Unowned |
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Robert Pescovitz | Surgeon | Unowned |
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Primitivo Tapia | Street Kid | Unowned |
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Robert J. Juarez | Priest | Unowned |
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Eddie Perez | Joker | Unowned |
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Claudia Gabriella Colin | Joker's Girl | Unowned |
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Michael McFall | Transvestite #1 | Unowned |
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Donald E. Lacy Jr. | Transvestite #2 | Unowned |
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Zandra Hill | Con | Unowned |
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George Pereyra | Old Con | Unowned |
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Angel Romero | Parole Board Member | Unowned |
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Dr. Joe Schloss | Prison Escort | Unowned |
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Gill Montie | AV Inmate | Unowned |
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Martin McDermot | Delano Guard | Unowned |
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Martha Cardenas | Landlady | Unowned |
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Catherine Price | Newscaster | Unowned |
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Lindsey Ginter | Officer Young | Unowned |
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Victor Koliacos | PCP Kid | Unowned |
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Christine Avila | Mother of PCP Kid | Unowned |
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Robert Padgett | Doctor to PCP Kid | Unowned |
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Rio Hackford | PCP Intern | Unowned |
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Rudy Barrios | Tres Puntos Gangmember | Unowned |
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Juan Charles | Vatos Locos | Unowned |
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Charles Guillermin | Vatos Locos | Unowned |
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Thomas Rosales Jr. | Prisoner (uncredited) | Unowned |
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Roxann Dawson | Girl (uncredited) | Unowned |
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Joe Casino | Prison Guard (uncredited) | Unowned |
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Wilfred Lopez | Vatos Locos (uncredited) | Unowned |
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Thomas Rosales Jr. | Prisoner | Unowned |