
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.
Top Billed Cast

Damian Chapa
Miklo

Jesse Borrego
Cruz

Benjamin Bratt
Paco

Enrique Castillo
Montana

Victor Rivers
Magic Mike
Featured Crew

Taylor Hackford
Director
Jerry Gershwin
Producer

Gabriel Beristain
Director of Photography
Fredric Steinkamp
Editor

Taylor Hackford
Producer

Ross Thomas
Story

Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Jimmy Santiago Baca
Screenplay
Jeremy Iacone
Screenplay
Floyd Mutrux
Screenplay

Sharon Bialy
Casting
Richard Pagano
Casting