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.
Release Date: 1993-02-05
Original Language: en
Genres: Crime Action Drama Thriller
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Miklo
Cruz
Paco
Montana
Magic Mike
Bonafide
Red Ryder
Popeye
Wallace
Chuey
Frankie
Big Al
Lightning
Carlos
Dolores
Ivan
Geronimo
Hollenbeck Captain
Montana's Daughter
Coolaide
Rollie McCann
Carmen
Prison Librarian
Mano
Sgt. Devereaux
Realthing
Gill
Gato
Pockets
Cyclone
Smokey
Juanito
Lupe
Spider
Janis
Chivo
Alicia
Victoria
Cruz's Grandfather
Luisa
Clavo
Apache
Freddy
Perla
Belinda
Jared Levinson
Lois Levinson
Gallery Assistant
Gilbert
Frank Velka
Salesman
Councilman Snyder
Surgeon
Street Kid
Priest
Joker
Joker's Girl
Transvestite #1
Transvestite #2
Con
Old Con
Parole Board Member
Prison Escort
AV Inmate
Delano Guard
Landlady
Newscaster
Officer Young
PCP Kid
Mother of PCP Kid
Doctor to PCP Kid
PCP Intern
Tres Puntos Gangmember
Vatos Locos
Vatos Locos
Prisoner (uncredited)
Girl (uncredited)
Prison Guard (uncredited)
Vatos Locos (uncredited)
Prisoner