Bound by Honor 1993
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SplatBased 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Miklo
as Cruz
as Paco
as Montana
as Magic Mike
as Bonafide
as Red Ryder
as Popeye
as Wallace
as Chuey
Director:
Writer:
Ross Thomas, Jimmy Santiago Baca, Jeremy Iacone, Floyd Mutrux
Stars:
Damian Chapa, Jesse Borrego, Benjamin Bratt, Enrique Castillo, Victor Rivers, Delroy Lindo, Tom Towles, Carlos Carrasco, Teddy Wilson, Raymond Cruz,
Genres:
Crime,Action,Drama,Thriller
Release Date:
1993 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
180 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Bound by Honor
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Miklo
as Cruz
as Paco
as Montana
as Magic Mike
as Bonafide
as Red Ryder
as Popeye
as Wallace
as Chuey
as Frankie
as Big Al
as Lightning
as Carlos
as Dolores
as Ivan
as Geronimo
as Hollenbeck Captain
as Montana's Daughter
as Coolaide
as Rollie McCann
as Carmen
as Prison Librarian
as Mano
as Sgt. Devereaux
as Realthing
as Gill
as Gato
as Pockets
as Cyclone
as Smokey
as Juanito
as Lupe
as Spider
as Janis
as Chivo
as Alicia
as Victoria
as Cruz's Grandfather
as Luisa
as Clavo
as Apache
as Freddy
as Perla
as Belinda
as Jared Levinson
as Lois Levinson
as Gallery Assistant
as Gilbert
as Frank Velka
as Salesman
as Councilman Snyder
as Surgeon
as Street Kid
as Priest
as Joker
as Joker's Girl
as Transvestite #1
as Transvestite #2
as Con
as Old Con
as Parole Board Member
as Prison Escort
as AV Inmate
as Delano Guard
as Landlady
as Newscaster
as Officer Young
as PCP Kid
as Mother of PCP Kid
as Doctor to PCP Kid
as PCP Intern
as Tres Puntos Gangmember
as Vatos Locos
as Vatos Locos
as Prisoner (uncredited)
as Girl (uncredited)
as Prison Guard (uncredited)
as Vatos Locos (uncredited)
as Prisoner
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