1 Movie Starring Jesse Borrego

Blood In, Blood Out

Blood In, Blood Out

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1993-04-30

Languages:

English, Arabic, Spanish

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

180 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.9 (21645 Reviews)

Director:

Taylor Hackford

Genres:

CrimeDrama

Cast:

Writer:

Ross Thomas (story)

Jimmy Santiago Baca (screenplay)

Jeremy Iacone (screenplay)

Floyd Mutrux (screenplay)

Fullplot:

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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