Bound by Honor

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.

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  Taylor Hackford
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  Frank Kostenko Jr.
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  Gary Davis
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  Josh McLaglen

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  Damian Chapa
  Miklo
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  Jesse Borrego
  Cruz
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  Benjamin Bratt
  Paco
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  Enrique Castillo
  Montana
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  Victor Rivers
  Magic Mike
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  Delroy Lindo
  Bonafide
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  Tom Towles
  Red Ryder
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  Carlos Carrasco
  Popeye
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  Teddy Wilson
  Wallace
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  Raymond Cruz
  Chuey
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  Valente Rodriguez
  Frankie
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  Lanny Flaherty
  Big Al
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  Billy Bob Thornton
  Lightning
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  Geoffrey Rivas
  Carlos
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  Karmin Murcelo
  Dolores
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  Ving Rhames
  Ivan
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  Danny Trejo
  Geronimo
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  Steve Eastin
  Hollenbeck Captain
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  Vanessa Marquez
  Montana's Daughter
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  David Labiosa
  Coolaide