Bound by Honor
"An epic story of three brothers. Bound by blood. Divided by fate. Driven by destiny."
Originally released in 1993. Bound by Honor is a crime/action film. directed by Taylor Hackford. With a runtime of 3h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Damian Chapa, Jesse Borrego, and Benjamin Bratt
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 5, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
3h 0m
180 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (1,474 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.5M
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,500,000
Production Companies
- Hollywood Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bound by Honor about?
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 E...
Who directed Bound by Honor?
Bound by Honor was directed by Taylor Hackford.
How long is Bound by Honor?
Bound by Honor has a runtime of 3 hours and 0 minutes (180 minutes total).
When was Bound by Honor released?
Bound by Honor was released on February 5, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bound by Honor?
The main cast of Bound by Honor includes Damian Chapa, Jesse Borrego, Benjamin Bratt, Enrique Castillo, Victor Rivers.
Is Bound by Honor worth watching?
Bound by Honor has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 1,474 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.