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Overview

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Director:
Taylor Hackford
Writers (WGA):
Ross Thomas (story)
Jimmy Santiago Baca (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
16 April 1993 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
An epic story of three brothers. Bound by blood. Divided by fate. Driven by destiny.
Plot:
Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on half-brothers Paco and Cruz... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win more
User Comments:
Blood In Blood Out - Criminally under-rated! more (110 total)

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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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Blood In, Blood Out (Australia)
Blood In, Blood Out... Bound by Honor
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Runtime:
180 min | USA:190 min (director's cut) | 330 min (original cut)
Country:
USA
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby

Fun Stuff

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. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: The sound microphone is visible in the prison scene when Miklo and guy are talking to Ryder. more
Quotes:
Miklo: I may be white from the outside, but I'm brown on the inside, TO THE BONE. more
Movie Connections:
References "The Twilight Zone" (1959) more
Soundtrack:
Jin-Go-Lo-Ba more

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18 out of 20 people found the following comment useful.
Blood In Blood Out - Criminally under-rated!, 26 March 2007
Author: felicia-blake from United Kingdom

I first saw this film a few years ago when my brother stumbled across it in a bargain basement basket bin! What a travesty for a start that it had not made a bigger mark at the box office and had been consigned to a cheap basket! I'm sure if released with more fanfare this time it would reach the audience it deserves! It is a story of rival gangs, family, love, betrayal, loyalty, acceptance - every film cliché you could think of.

It thoroughly explores the destiny of its 3 young stars as they struggle to make their way with the life path they have taken. I won't give away the plot as I believe anyway who truly loves films should see this film in its full glory with no knowledge of the plot or how the film eventually plays out.

I have been reading the postings, and many negative comments have been made about this film, but I believe this film stands up to much of its unfair criticism.

I will admit though, that I did squirm at some of Miklo's earlier expressions in the film, but a 3/4 of the way through he really picks up the baton and completely takes over. In fact, he is a revelation.

There are some cheesy bits of dialogue, but I don't think this takes away from the piece in any way.

It is a long film, but it needed to be. I don't think there are ANY scenes they could have done without - it is very effective, just the way it is.

Anybody who has seen it and didn't like it first time round, I employ you to rent it/buy it again and give it another try.

I purchased another copy of it again just a few days ago. I watched it yesterday and was still moved - as if it was the first time I saw it.

Its definitely TOP TEN best film material! MUST SEE!

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