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Blood In, Blood Out

Original title: Bound by Honor
  • 19931993
  • RR
  • 3h
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
31K
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143
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Bound by Honor (1993)
Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on step-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo.
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Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on step-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo.Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on step-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo.Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on step-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo.

IMDb RATING
7.9/10
31K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,579
143
  • Director
    • Taylor Hackford
  • Writers
    • Ross Thomas(story)
    • Jimmy Santiago Baca(screenplay)
    • Jeremy Iacone(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Damian Chapa
    • Jesse Borrego
    • Benjamin Bratt
Top credits
  • Director
    • Taylor Hackford
  • Writers
    • Ross Thomas(story)
    • Jimmy Santiago Baca(screenplay)
    • Jeremy Iacone(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Damian Chapa
    • Jesse Borrego
    • Benjamin Bratt
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 145User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:51
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    Photos60

    Benjamin Bratt, Jesse Borrego, and Damian Chapa in Bound by Honor (1993)
    Benjamin Bratt, Jesse Borrego, and Damian Chapa in Bound by Honor (1993)
    Benjamin Bratt, Jesse Borrego, and Damian Chapa in Bound by Honor (1993)
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    Bound by Honor (1993)
    Bound by Honor (1993)
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    Carlos Carrasco and Damian Chapa in Bound by Honor (1993)
    Benjamin Bratt and Carlos Carrasco in Bound by Honor (1993)

    Top cast

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    Damian Chapa
    Damian Chapa
    • Mikloas Miklo
    Jesse Borrego
    Jesse Borrego
    • Cruzas Cruz
    Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt
    • Pacoas Paco
    Enrique Castillo
    Enrique Castillo
    • Montanaas Montana
    Victor Rivers
    Victor Rivers
    • Magic Mikeas Magic Mike
    Delroy Lindo
    Delroy Lindo
    • Bonafideas Bonafide
    Tom Towles
    Tom Towles
    • Red Ryderas Red Ryder
    Carlos Carrasco
    Carlos Carrasco
    • Popeyeas Popeye
    Teddy Wilson
    Teddy Wilson
    • Wallaceas Wallace
    Raymond Cruz
    Raymond Cruz
    • Chueyas Chuey
    Valente Rodriguez
    Valente Rodriguez
    • Frankieas Frankie
    Lanny Flaherty
    Lanny Flaherty
    • Big Alas Big Al
    Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton
    • Lightningas Lightning
    Geoffrey Rivas
    Geoffrey Rivas
    • Carlosas Carlos
    Karmin Murcelo
    • Doloresas Dolores
    Jenny Gago
    Jenny Gago
    • Lupeas Lupe
    Noah Verduzco
    • Juanitoas Juanito
    Lupe Ontiveros
    Lupe Ontiveros
    • Carmenas Carmen
    • Director
      • Taylor Hackford
    • Writers
      • Ross Thomas(story)
      • Jimmy Santiago Baca(screenplay)
      • Jeremy Iacone(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on step-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.
    • mexican
    • barrio
    • male male kiss
    • gang war
    • 1980s
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    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • From the Director of An Officer And A Gentleman and the Producer of La Bamba.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong violence and language, and for sexuality and drug content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The original version was over 5 hours long. During editing they decided to cut the 5 hour long movie into 3 movies Part 1 would end when Paco shoots Miklo. Part 2 would contain al of the prison sequences. Part 3 would've involved Montana's daughter growing up and learning how to move drugs and money which would eventually lead her to Miklo and her fathers murder would come full circle.
    • Goofs
      Miklo had two parole hearings, supposedly several years apart, but all the members of the parole board are wearing the same outfits and sitting in the same places for both hearings.
    • Quotes

      Montana: You speak Spanish huero, so do parrots.

    • Crazy credits
      During the end credits we see helicopter shots of Los Angeles. The movie ends with shots of the big tree (pina).
    • Alternate versions
      UK theatrical release was edited to secure a 18 rating and removed shots of a butterfly knife being twirled. For the video release further 21 sec. were removed. Director's cut runs ca. 10 min. longer.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Splitting Heirs/Sidekicks/Three of Hearts/Bound by Honor/The Night We Never Met (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Como Un Perro
      Written by Severo Miron and Blanca Medel Calvez
      Performed by Chelo Silva
      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Mexico, S.A. DE C.V.
      By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews145

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    probably my favorite
    I've seen this movie about twenty times and would gladly watch it again anytime.Literally.Damian Chapa has been robbed of any real recognition for what I think is one of the best performances ever to be put on film.Miklo rules.I've never seen the extended laserdisc,but I'm sure it kicks even more ass. This movie will survive the test of time.
    helpful•91
    35
    • wigz
    • May 26, 2000

    FAQ1

    • What are the differences between the Theatrical Version and the Director's Cut?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 30, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Bound by Honor
    • Filming locations
      • Folsom St & N Indiana St, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hollywood Pictures
      • Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
      • Vato De Atole Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,496,583
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,002,548
      • May 2, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,496,583
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      3 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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