"An epic story of three brothers. Bound by blood. Divided by fate. Driven by destiny."

1993

3h 0m

8.1(1441 votes)

Crime

Action

Drama

Thriller

Overview

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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Cast & Crew

80 members

Acting

Damian Chapa

Miklo

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Jesse Borrego

Cruz

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Benjamin Bratt

Paco

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Enrique Castillo

Montana

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Victor Rivers

Magic Mike

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Delroy Lindo

Bonafide

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Tom Towles

Red Ryder

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Carlos Carrasco

Popeye

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Teddy Wilson

Wallace

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Raymond Cruz

Chuey

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Valente Rodriguez

Frankie

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Lanny Flaherty

Big Al

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Billy Bob Thornton

Lightning

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Geoffrey Rivas

Carlos

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Karmin Murcelo

Dolores

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Ving Rhames

Ivan

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Danny Trejo

Geronimo

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Steve Eastin

Hollenbeck Captain

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Vanessa Marquez

Montana's Daughter

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David Labiosa

Coolaide

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Thomas F. Wilson

Rollie McCann

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Lupe Ontiveros

Carmen

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Richard Masur

Prison Librarian

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Victor Mohica

Mano

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Mike Genovese

Sgt. Devereaux

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Luis Contreras

Realthing

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David Dunard

Gill

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Writing

Jimmy Santiago Baca

Gato

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Harold Surratt

Pockets

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Steven Anthony Jones

Cyclone

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Gary Carlos Cervantes

Smokey

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Noah Verduzco

Juanito

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Jenny Gago

Lupe

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Ray Oriel

Spider

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Natalija Nogulich

Janis

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Peter Vasquez

Chivo

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Judith Verduzco

Alicia

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Sonia Rodriguez

Victoria

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Roberto Contreras

Cruz's Grandfather

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Evelyn Guerrero

Luisa

Crew

Gary Tacon

Clavo

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Paulo Tocha

Apache

Costume & Make-Up

Freddy Negrete

Freddy

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Alina Arenal

Perla

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Julie Zamarynov

Belinda

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Gibby Brand

Jared Levinson

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Elizabeth Austin

Lois Levinson

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Daniel McDonald

Gallery Assistant

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Adan Hernandez

Gilbert

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Crew

Richard E. Butler

Frank Velka

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Michael Bofshever

Salesman

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Art Snider

Councilman Snyder

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Robert Pescovitz

Surgeon

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Primitivo Tapia

Street Kid

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Robert J. Juarez

Priest

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Crew

Eddie Perez

Joker

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Claudia Gabriella Colin

Joker's Girl

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Michael McFall

Transvestite #1

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Donald E. Lacy Jr.

Transvestite #2

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Zandra Hill

Con

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Sound

George Pereyra

Old Con

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Angel Romero

Parole Board Member

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Dr. Joe Schloss

Prison Escort

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Crew

Gill Montie

AV Inmate

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Editing

Martin McDermot

Delano Guard

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Martha Cardenas

Landlady

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Catherine Price

Newscaster

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Lindsey Ginter

Officer Young

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Victor Koliacos

PCP Kid

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Christine Avila

Mother of PCP Kid

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Robert Padgett

Doctor to PCP Kid

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Rio Hackford

PCP Intern

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Rudy Barrios

Tres Puntos Gangmember

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Juan Charles

Vatos Locos

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Charles Guillermin

Vatos Locos

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Thomas Rosales Jr.

Prisoner (uncredited)

Directing

Roxann Dawson

Girl (uncredited)

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Joe Casino

Prison Guard (uncredited)

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Wilfred Lopez

Vatos Locos (uncredited)

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Thomas Rosales Jr.

Prisoner

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