Bound by Honor (1993)

Crime
Action
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.

Cast

Geronimo
Hollenbeck Captain
Montana's Daughter
Rollie McCann
Prison Librarian
Sgt. Devereaux
Cruz's Grandfather
Magic Mike
Jared Levinson
Lois Levinson
Gallery Assistant
Councilman Snyder
Transvestite #1
Transvestite #2
Red Ryder
Parole Board Member
Prison Escort
AV Inmate
Delano Guard
Officer Young
Mother of PCP Kid
Doctor to PCP Kid
PCP Intern
Tres Puntos Gangmember
Vatos Locos
Prisoner (uncredited)
Girl (uncredited)
Prison Guard (uncredited)
Vatos Locos (uncredited)

Crew

Director of Photography
Original Music Composer
Screenplay
Production Design
Art Direction
Set Decoration
Costume Design
First Assistant Director