Bound by Honor (1993)

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

• Crime
• Drama
• Thriller

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.

Rating

8.2 / 10 (1,664 votes)

Release date

February 5, 1993

Runtime

3h 10m

Language

English

Director

Taylor Hackford

Status

Released