

Crime · 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.
Top Cast


Damian Chapa
Damian Chapa
Miklo
Damian Chapa
Miklo


Jesse Borrego
Jesse Borrego
Cruz
Jesse Borrego
Cruz


Benjamin Bratt
Benjamin Bratt
Paco
Benjamin Bratt
Paco


Enrique Castillo
Enrique Castillo
Montana
Enrique Castillo
Montana


Victor Rivers
Victor Rivers
Magic Mike
Victor Rivers
Magic Mike


Delroy Lindo
Delroy Lindo
Bonafide
Delroy Lindo
Bonafide


Tom Towles
Tom Towles
Red Ryder
Tom Towles
Red Ryder


Carlos Carrasco
Carlos Carrasco
Popeye
Carlos Carrasco
Popeye


Teddy Wilson
Teddy Wilson
Wallace
Teddy Wilson
Wallace


Raymond Cruz
Raymond Cruz
Chuey
Raymond Cruz
Chuey
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