Movie · 1993
Bound by Honor
An epic story of three brothers. Bound by blood. Divided by fate. Driven by destiny.
- 3h 10m
- Rated R
- TMDB 8.2/10
Where to watch Bound by Honor
In the United States, you can stream Bound by Honor on Amazon Prime Video. It is on streaming services in 1 country.
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.
Bound by Honor is a crime, drama and thriller movie released in 1993, directed by Taylor Hackford and starring Damian Chapa, Jesse Borrego and Benjamin Bratt. It runs 3h 10m. It has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 on TMDB.
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Details
- Release date
- February 5, 1993
- Runtime
- 3h 10m
- Director
- Taylor Hackford
- Writers
- Floyd Mutrux, Ross Thomas, Jimmy Santiago Baca and Jeremy Iacone
- Music
- Bill Conti
- Cinematography
- Gabriel Beristain
- Original language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Production
- Hollywood Pictures
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $4.5 million
- Rating
- R (United States)
