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 12,881 users
Reviews: 121 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

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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

Adan Hernandez was commissioned to paint thirty paintings for the film. All the paintings that were in the film were done by him. Adan was in the Gallery opening scene as Gilbert. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Miklo shoots Spider, he falls down a hill, and lands dead on the road, in the first scene his arms are at his sides, in the second scene his arms are stretched above his head, then back at his side again. See more »

Quotes

Cruz: For 10 years, I've been star-trekking through the Twilight Zone.
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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 "Hopalong Cassidy" (1952) See more »

Soundtracks

"Little Wing"
Written and Performed by Jimi Hendrix
Courtesy of Elber B.V. See more »

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

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