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Bound by Honor

19933h 10mCrime · Drama · Thriller
directed by Taylor Hackford

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

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8.2 / 10
1,561 votes
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7.9 / 10
36,570 votes
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47 / 100
Rotten Tomatoes
64%

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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.

Cast

Damian Chapa·Miklo
Jesse Borrego·Cruz
Benjamin Bratt·Paco
Enrique Castillo·Montana
Victor Rivers·Magic Mike
Delroy Lindo·Bonafide
Tom Towles·Red Ryder
Carlos Carrasco·Popeye
Teddy Wilson·Wallace
Raymond Cruz·Chuey