Bound by Honor vs SPL: Kill Zone
Bound by Honor has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 6.9/10 for SPL: Kill Zone). SPL: Kill Zone is the shorter watch at 1h 33m compared with 3h . Bound by Honor is the older of the two (1993 against 2005). Both are action, crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Bound by Honor | SPL: Kill Zone | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.1/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 2005 |
| Length | 3h | 1h 33m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Taylor Hackford | Wilson Yip |
| Main cast | Billy Bob Thornton, Valente Rodriguez, Benjamin Bratt, Delroy Lindo, Lanny Flaherty | Donnie Yen, Wu Jing, Sammo Hung, Simon Yam, Liu Kai-Chi |
Synopsis
Bound by Honor
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…
SPL: Kill Zone
Chan, an articulate senior detective nearing the end of his career, is taking care of the daughter of a witness killed by ruthless crime lord Po. Martial arts expert Ma is set to take over as head of the crime unit, replacing Chan who wants an early retirement.
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