Bound by Honor
“An epic story of three brothers. Bound by blood. Divided by fate. Driven by destiny.”
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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About Bound by Honor
Bound by Honor is a 1993 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Taylor Hackford. The cast is led by Damian Chapa, Jesse Borrego, Benjamin Bratt. It has a runtime of 3h 10m. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 1600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Bound by Honor was produced by Hollywood Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 5, 1993, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Taylor Hackford
- Writers
- Floyd Mutrux, Jimmy Santiago Baca, Ross Thomas
- Release date
- February 5, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Hollywood Pictures
Bound by Honor cast & crew
Bound by Honor was directed by Taylor Hackford and written by Floyd Mutrux, Jimmy Santiago Baca, and Ross Thomas.
The cast features Damian Chapa as Miklo, Jesse Borrego as Cruz, Benjamin Bratt as Paco, Enrique Castillo as Montana, Victor Rivers as Magic Mike, and Delroy Lindo as Bonafide.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bill Conti, cinematography is by Gabriel Beristain, and it was produced by Jerry Gershwin and Taylor Hackford.
Is Bound by Honor worth watching?
Bound by Honor holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 1,565 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed crime films.
At 3h 10m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Bound by Honor is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Bound by Honor
Damian Chapa
Miklo
Jesse Borrego
Cruz
Benjamin Bratt
Paco
Enrique Castillo
Montana
Victor Rivers
Magic Mike
Delroy Lindo
Bonafide
Tom Towles
Red Ryder
Carlos Carrasco
Popeye
Teddy Wilson
Wallace
Raymond Cruz
Chuey
Valente Rodriguez
Frankie
Lanny Flaherty
Big Al
Bound by Honor — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bound by Honor in United States?
Bound by Honor is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Bound by Honor on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Bound by Honor is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Bound by Honor in?
Bound by Honor is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bound by Honor?
Bound by Honor runs 3 hours 10 minutes (190 minutes).
▸What is Bound by Honor rated?
Bound by Honor is rated R. It holds a 8.2/10 audience score from 1,565 ratings.
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