Bound by Honor
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.
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📉 Underperformed — grossed 0.1× its budget
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35 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Chuck Norris
as Jake Fallon
Joe Spano
as Special Agent John Downing
Jeff Kober
as Sal Mercado
Eddie Cibrian
as Logan Fallon
R D Call
as Albert Talgorno
Brendon Ryan Barrett
as Logan Fallon (Age 10)
James Gammon
as Ben
Vinnie Curto
as Johnny
Devon Michael
as Jesse Ridgeway
Beth Barrett
as Reporter #1
Rodger Boyce
as Judge Joseph Landers
Vince Cecere
as Vinnie Keyes
Supporting cast
23Julio Cesar Cedillo
as Ranger #1
Ariel Chapman
as Jessica Fallon
Patrick Clear
as John Renner
Antoni Corone
as Mike Faffino
Lisa Endicott
as Mobster Girlfriend
Ken Farmer
as Major Carlson
Gil Glasgow
as Hotel Manager
Gavin Glennon
as TV Reporter
Grayson Helms
as Pilot
Greg Kean
Paul Kirby
as Doctor
Colette O Connell
as Terry Fallon
Stephanie Rogers
as Janice Taylor
Morgana Shaw
as Helen Ridgeway
Craig Taylor
as Criminal
Todd Terry
as Captain Mackey
Matthew Tompkins
as Nicholas Fallon
Oliver Tull
as Officer Brenbo
Jake Walker
as Ed Ridgeway
Catherine Whiteman
as Reporter #2
Greg Bransom
as Mobster (uncredited)
Fabian Watkins
as Retro 70's Driver(uncredited)
Richard Wayne
as Criminal 2 (uncredited)
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