An epic story of three brothers. Bound by blood. Divided by fate. Driven by destiny.
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.
Made in US
8.2/10
1993
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Cast
Damian Chapa
As Miklo
Jesse Borrego
As Cruz
Benjamin Bratt
As Paco
Enrique Castillo
As Montana
Victor Rivers
As Magic Mike
Delroy Lindo
As Bonafide
Tom Towles
As Red Ryder
Carlos Carrasco
As Popeye
Teddy Wilson
As Wallace
Raymond Cruz
As Chuey
Valente Rodriguez
As Frankie
Lanny Flaherty
As Big Al
Billy Bob Thornton
As Lightning
Geoffrey Rivas
As Carlos
Karmin Murcelo
As Dolores
Ving Rhames
As Ivan
Danny Trejo
As Geronimo
Steve Eastin
As Hollenbeck Captain
Vanessa Marquez
As Montana's Daughter
David Labiosa
As Coolaide
Thomas F. Wilson
As Rollie McCann
Lupe Ontiveros
As Carmen
Richard Masur
As Prison Librarian
Victor Mohica
As Mano
Mike Genovese
As Sgt. Devereaux
Luis Contreras
As Realthing
David Dunard
As Gill
Jimmy Santiago Baca
As Gato
Harold Surratt
As Pockets
Steven Anthony Jones
As Cyclone
Gary Carlos Cervantes
As Smokey
Noah Verduzco
As Juanito
Jenny Gago
As Lupe
Ray Oriel
As Spider
Natalija Nogulich
As Janis
Peter Vasquez
As Chivo
Judith Verduzco
As Alicia
Sonia Rodriguez
As Victoria
Roberto Contreras
As Cruz's Grandfather
Evelyn Guerrero
As Luisa
Gary Tacon
As Clavo
Paulo Tocha
As Apache
Freddy Negrete
As Freddy
Alina Arenal
As Perla
Julie Zamarynov
As Belinda
Gibby Brand
As Jared Levinson
Elizabeth Austin
As Lois Levinson
Daniel McDonald
As Gallery Assistant
Adan Hernandez
As Gilbert
Richard E. Butler
As Frank Velka
Michael Bofshever
As Salesman
Art Snider
As Councilman Snyder
Robert Pescovitz
As Surgeon
Primitivo Tapia
As Street Kid
Robert J. Juarez
As Priest
Eddie Perez
As Joker
Claudia Gabriella Colin
As Joker's Girl
Michael McFall
As Transvestite #1
Donald E. Lacy Jr.
As Transvestite #2
Zandra Hill
As Con
George Pereyra
As Old Con
Angel Romero
As Parole Board Member
Dr. Joe Schloss
As Prison Escort
Gill Montie
As AV Inmate
Martin McDermot
As Delano Guard
Martha Cardenas
As Landlady
Catherine Price
As Newscaster
Lindsey Ginter
As Officer Young
Victor Koliacos
As PCP Kid
Christine Avila
As Mother of PCP Kid
Robert Padgett
As Doctor to PCP Kid
Rio Hackford
As PCP Intern
Rudy Barrios
As Tres Puntos Gangmember
Juan Charles
As Vatos Locos
Charles Guillermin
As Vatos Locos
Thomas Rosales Jr.
As Prisoner (uncredited)
Roxann Dawson
As Girl (uncredited)
Joe Casino
As Prison Guard (uncredited)
Wilfred Lopez
As Vatos Locos (uncredited)
Thomas Rosales Jr.
As Prisoner
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