Blood In, Blood Out (1993)

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180 min - Action | Crime | Drama - 16 April 1993 (USA)

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Ratings: 7.7/10 from 13,683 users
Reviews: 120 user | 12 critic

Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on half-brothers Paco and Cruz... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	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

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Storyline

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. Written by Anonymous

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An epic story of three brothers. Bound by blood. Divided by fate. Driven by destiny.

Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence and language, and for sexuality and drug content See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

Arabic | English | Spanish

Release Date:

16 April 1993 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Sangre por sangre See more »

Filming Locations:

2600 Paradise Dr, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$4,496,583 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hollywood Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1, Vato De Atole Productions See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

180 min | USA: 190 min (director's cut) | 330 min (original cut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

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Trivia

The Mural of Miklo, Paco and Cruzito seen at the end of the movie when Cruzito and Paco are reminiscing, still stands to this day. Corrosion has damaged most of the facial expressions and colors but from a distance the base is still clear. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Miklo and La Onda are rioting in prison due to Montana's death, you can see Spider's chain when he has his back facing the camera but when the camera goes back and forth, the chain is no longer visible. See more »

Quotes

Montana: What do you want?
Miklo: I thought you wanted it.
Montana: What?
Miklo: My chop.
Montana: I don't want his pork chop.
[grabs apple from Milko's tray]
Montana: I want his life.
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Crazy Credits

During the end credits we see helicopter shots of Los Angeles. The movie
ends with shots of the big tree (pina). See more »

Connections

References Cinderella (1950) See more »

Soundtracks

"Cafe"
Written by Arcalio Garcia, Pablo Tellez and Jorge Santana
Performed by Malo
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products See more »

Blood In, Blood Out (1993)
Bound by Honor (original title)

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