Bound by Honor
“An epic story of three brothers. Bound by blood. Divided by fate. Driven by destiny.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer: Blood In, Blood Out (1993)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-03
Top Cast
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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
Billy Bob Thornton
Lightning
Geoffrey Rivas
Carlos
Karmin Murcelo
Dolores
Ving Rhames
Ivan
Danny Trejo
Geronimo
Steve Eastin
Hollenbeck Captain
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 21, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.13x
-$30.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Taylor Hackford
- Screenplay & Story
- Floyd Mutrux, Jimmy Santiago Baca, Jeremy Iacone
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Bound by Honor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 3h 10m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.5M
- Production Studios
- Hollywood Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Taylor Hackford
Floyd Mutrux, Jimmy Santiago Baca, Jeremy Iacone, Ross Thomas
Bill Conti
Gabriel Beristain
Fredric Steinkamp
Jerry Gershwin, Taylor Hackford
Department Leadership Roster
Bruno Rubeo
Production Design
Floyd Mutrux
Screenplay
Jimmy Santiago Baca
Screenplay
Jerry Gershwin
Producer
Gabriel Beristain
Director of Photography
Jeremy Iacone
Screenplay
Taylor Hackford
Producer
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Fredric Steinkamp
Editor
Shay Cunliffe
Costume Design
Taylor Hackford
Director
Gary Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bound by Honor
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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 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.
Who directed Bound by Honor?
Bound by Honor was directed by Taylor Hackford.
Who stars in Bound by Honor?
The principal cast of Bound by Honor includes Damian Chapa, Jesse Borrego, Benjamin Bratt, Enrique Castillo, Victor Rivers.
When was Bound by Honor released and how long is it?
Bound by Honor was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 3h 10m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bound by Honor?
Bound by Honor had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $4.5M at the worldwide box office (0.13 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Bound by Honor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bound by Honor was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bound by Honor?
Bound by Honor holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).