What genre is Bound by Honor?

Bound by Honor is categorised as Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller.

Who stars in Bound by Honor?

Billy Bob Thornton, Valente Rodriguez, Benjamin Bratt, Delroy Lindo, Lanny Flaherty appear in the main cast.

Who directed Bound by Honor?

Taylor Hackford directed Bound by Honor.

How long is Bound by Honor?

Bound by Honor runs for 3h (180 minutes).

Is Bound by Honor worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 8.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Bound by Honor?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Bound by Honor (1993)

Name: Bound by Honor
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1993
Duration: 180 min
Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Valente Rodriguez, Benjamin Bratt, Delroy Lindo, Lanny Flaherty

Movie 3h ★ 8.1/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline

Action Crime Drama Thriller

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Bound by Honor is an action, crime and drama movie from 1993. It is directed by Taylor Hackford. The cast includes Billy Bob Thornton, Valente Rodriguez and Benjamin Bratt. The running time is 3h . Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.1 out of 10.

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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Questions about Bound by Honor

What genre is Bound by Honor?: Bound by Honor is categorised as Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller.
Who stars in Bound by Honor?: Billy Bob Thornton, Valente Rodriguez, Benjamin Bratt, Delroy Lindo, Lanny Flaherty appear in the main cast.
Who directed Bound by Honor?: Taylor Hackford directed Bound by Honor.
How long is Bound by Honor?: Bound by Honor runs for 3h (180 minutes).
Is Bound by Honor worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 8.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Bound by Honor?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.