“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.
Directed by Taylor Hackford
Written by Ross Thomas, Jimmy Santiago Baca, Jeremy Iacone
Produced by Jerry Gershwin, Taylor Hackford
Box OfficeBudget: $35.0MRevenue: $4.5M
About Bound by Honor
Bound by Honor is a crime, action, drama, thriller film released in 1993 exploring themes of street gang, ghetto, juvenile prison, artist, jail, east los angeles. Directed by Taylor Hackford, it stars Damian Chapa, Jesse Borrego, Benjamin Bratt. 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.