Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on step-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| 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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| Jenny Gago | ... |
Lupe
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Noah Verduzco | ... |
Juanito
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| Lupe Ontiveros | ... |
Carmen
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| Gary Carlos Cervantes | ... |
Smokey
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| Victor Mohica | ... |
Mano
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| Tom Wilson | ... |
Rollie McCann
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Ray Oriel | ... |
Spider
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| Mike Genovese | ... |
Sgt. Devereaux
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Steven Anthony Jones | ... |
Cyclone
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| Harold Surratt | ... |
Pockets
(as Harold J. Surratt)
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| Natalija Nogulich | ... |
Janis
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| Ving Rhames | ... |
Ivan
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| Danny Trejo | ... |
Geronimo
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Jimmy Santiago Baca | ... |
Gato
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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
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Gary Tacon | ... |
Clavo
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| Luis Contreras | ... |
Realthing
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| Paulo Tocha | ... |
Apache
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Freddy Negrete | ... |
Freddy
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David Dunard | ... |
Gill
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| Steve Eastin | ... |
Hollenbeck Captain
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Alina Arenal | ... |
Perla
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Julie Zamarynov | ... |
Belinda
(as Julie Zamaryonov)
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| Daniel McDonald | ... |
Gallery Assistant
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| Gibby Brand | ... |
Jared Levinson
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| Elizabeth Austin | ... |
Lois Levinson
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Adan Hernandez | ... |
Gilbert
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Richard E. Butler | ... |
Frank Velka
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| Michael Bofshever | ... |
Salesman
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Art Snyder | ... |
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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| Eddie Perez | ... |
Joker
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| Claudia Gabriella Colin | ... |
Joker's Girl
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| David Labiosa | ... |
Coolaide
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Rudy Barrios | ... |
Tres Puntos Gangmember
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Juan Charles | ... |
Vatos Locos
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Charles Guillermo | ... |
Vatos Locos
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Eugene Barrios | ... |
Vatos Locos
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Jimmy Chavez | ... |
Vatos Locos
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Rene Bontana | ... |
5 Puntos Counterman
(as René Bontana)
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Dan Vasquez | ... |
Warden
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| Michael McFall | ... |
Transvestite #1
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Donald E. Lacy Jr. | ... |
Transvestite #2
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Zandra Hill | ... |
Black Cook
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George Pereira | ... |
Old Con
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Ángel Romero | ... |
Parole Board Member
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Joe Schloss | ... |
Prison Escort
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Chris Chloupek | ... |
Prison Photographer
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Gill Montie | ... |
AV Inmate
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| Vanessa Marquez | ... |
Montana's Daughter
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Martin McDermott | ... |
Delano Guard
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Martha Cardenas | ... |
Landlady
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Catherine Price | ... |
Newscaster
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Jerry Perea | ... |
Tattooed Lipped Partier
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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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Philip Alcazar | ... |
Vatos Locos (uncredited)
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Joe Casino | ... |
Prison Guard (uncredited)
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| Roxann Dawson | ... |
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Aytl Jensen | ... |
Kid (uncredited)
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Wilfred Lopez | ... |
Vatos Locos (uncredited)
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| Richard Masur | ... |
Prison Librarian (uncredited)
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| Thomas Rosales Jr. | ... |
Prisoner (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Taylor Hackford | ||
Written by
| Ross Thomas | ... | (story) |
| Jimmy Santiago Baca | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Jeremy Iacone | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Floyd Mutrux | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Jimmy Santiago Baca | ... | executive producer |
| Gina Blumenfeld | ... | associate producer |
| Jerry Gershwin | ... | producer |
| Taylor Hackford | ... | producer |
| Jeremy Iacone | ... | executive producer |
| Stratton Leopold | ... | executive producer |
| Ray K. Morris | ... | associate producer (uncredited) |
| Rene Sheridan | ... | co-executive producer |
Music by
| Bill Conti | ||
Cinematography by
| Gabriel Beristain | ||
Editing by
| Fredric Steinkamp | ||
| Karl F. Steinkamp | ||
Editorial Department
| Randy Bricker | ... | assistant film editor |
| Donn Cambern | ... | additional film editor |
| Craig Herring | ... | assistant film editor |
| Pembroke J. Herring | ... | additional film editor |
| Debra Kahn Tolchinsky | ... | assistant film editor |
| Sheldon Kahn | ... | editorial consultant |
| Bob Kaiser | ... | color timer |
| Daniel R. Padgett | ... | assistant film editor |
| Theresa Repola Mohammed | ... | negative cutter |
| Robert W. Steinkamp | ... | assistant film editor |
| Timothy Colletti | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Michael Kelly | ... | post production supervisor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Sharon Bialy | ||
| Richard Pagano | ||
Production Design by
| Bruno Rubeo | ||
Art Direction by
| Marek Dobrowolski | ||
Set Decoration by
| Cecilia Rodarte | ||
Costume Design by
| Shay Cunliffe | ||
Makeup Department
| Fred C. Blau Jr. | ... | head makeup artist (as Fred C. Blau) |
| Felicity Bowring | ... | key makeup artist |
| Mark Bussan | ... | makeup artist |
| Lynn Del Kail | ... | head hair stylist |
| Shirley Dolle | ... | key hair stylist: second unit (as Shirley L. Dollé) |
| Margaux L. Lancaster | ... | makeup artist |
| Shawn McKay | ... | hair stylist |
| Gill Montie | ... | second tattooist |
| Freddy Negrete | ... | tattoo designer |
| Lesa Nielsen | ... | makeup artist |
| Christina Raye | ... | hair stylist |
| Laurel Van Dyke | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Sharon Mann | ... | unit production manager |
| Karen Penhale | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Xochi Blymyer | ... | second second assistant director |
| Gary Davis | ... | second unit director |
| Ted Diamandopoulos | ... | second second assistant director (as Ted P. Diamandopoulos) |
| Sean Hepburn Ferrer | ... | first assistant director (as Sean H. Ferrer) |
| Frank Kostenko Jr. | ... | second assistant director |
| Alex Kramarchuk | ... | first assistant director: second unit / second assistant director |
| Josh McLaglen | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Gene Bishop | ... | lead man |
| Nobby Clark | ... | construction coordinator |
| Beth Elliott | ... | lead scenic artist |
| Gordon Germaine | ... | scenic artist (as Gordon H. Germain) |
| Barry Hatchett | ... | swing gang |
| Adan Hernandez | ... | painter: Cruz' paintings |
| David Hopkins | ... | on-set dresser |
| James E. Marchwick | ... | swing gang |
| Joel McKee | ... | assistant property master |
| Randy Pepprock | ... | stand-by painter |
| Janice Perlin | ... | scenic artist |
| Raymond Prado | ... | illustrator (as Ray Prado) |
| Marco Rubeo | ... | set designer |
| Stephen Andrew Schwartz | ... | property master (as Stephen A. Schwartz) |
| James R. Shumaker | ... | swing gang |
| Benjamin Suarez | ... | assistant property master |
| Stan Trevaskis | ... | scenic artist |
| Kathleen Walker | ... | art department coordinator |
| Judith Wyle | ... | second art director |
| Ron Churchman | ... | property maker (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Anna Behlmer | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Mike Boudry | ... | adr recordist |
| Desmond Cannon | ... | assistant adr editor |
| Paul Timothy Carden | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Gail Clark Burch | ... | sound editor (as Gale Clark) |
| Linda Davies | ... | sound editor (as L. Davies) |
| Karen Doulac | ... | sound editor (as Karen V. Doulac) |
| Louis L. Edemann | ... | supervising sound editor |
| David Gertz | ... | foley mixer |
| Gary A. Hecker | ... | foley mixer (as Gary Hecker) |
| Andrea Horta | ... | adr editor |
| Doc Kane | ... | adr mixer |
| Pamela G. Kimber | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Donald J. Malouf | ... | sound editor |
| Kenneth C. Mantlo | ... | boom operator (as Ken Mantlo) |
| James Moriana | ... | foley artist |
| Gary Mundheim | ... | sound editor (as Gary M. Mundheim) |
| Bob O'Brien | ... | sound editor (as Richard O'Brien) |
| Richard Portman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Rod Rogers | ... | assistant adr editor |
| Corinne Sessarego | ... | adr editor |
| Larry Singer | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Edward Tise | ... | sound mixer |
| Dan Wallin | ... | re-recording mixer (as Danny Wallin) |
| Denise Whiting | ... | adr editor |
| Thomas Whiting | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Jeffrey Wilhoit | ... | foley artist |
| Kerry Dean Williams | ... | sound editor |
| Alsie L. Florence | ... | sound: los angeles (uncredited) |
| Linda Lew | ... | foley recordist (uncredited) |
| Dennis C. Salcedo | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Al Di Sarro | ... | special effects coordinator: second unit |
| Larry L. Fuentes | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Steve Purcell | ... | special effects foreman (as Steven Purcell) |
Visual Effects by
| Mark Dornfeld | ... | optical effects supervisor |
Stunts
| John Cann | ... | stunt double (as John McCann) |
| Gary Combs | ... | stunts |
| Gilbert B. Combs | ... | stunts (as Gill Combs) |
| Gary Davis | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Rick Edwards | ... | stunts |
| Tom Elliott | ... | stunts |
| Corey Michael Eubanks | ... | stunts (as Corey Eubanks) |
| Barry Hatchett | ... | stunts |
| Gary Hymes | ... | stunts |
| Mike Justus | ... | stunts |
| Henry Kingi | ... | stunts |
| James E. Marchwick | ... | stunts |
| Michael Papajohn | ... | stunts (as Mike Papajohn) |
| Thomas Rosales Jr. | ... | stunts (as Tommy Rosales Jr.) |
| Scott G. Stone | ... | stunt performer |
| Benny Urquidez | ... | stunts |
| Ken Quinn | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Levon Besnelian | ... | dolly grip |
| Flavio Castillero-Gómez | ... | video assist operator |
| Ted Chu | ... | first assistant camera (as T.W. Chu) |
| Doug Cowden | ... | grip |
| Ken Hauser | ... | gaffer: second unit |
| Kim Heath | ... | best boy grip |
| Paul Iski | ... | grip (as Paul S. Iski) |
| Duane Katz | ... | electrician |
| Michael Kelem | ... | aerial camera operator |
| Ed Maloney | ... | electrician (as Eddy Maloney) |
| Jeff Mart | ... | steadicam operator |
| Andy Martinez | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Merrick Morton | ... | still photographer |
| James P. Noble | ... | electrician |
| Richard Osborn Jr. | ... | first assistant camera: second unit (as Richard Osborn) |
| Andy 'Eagle' Padilla | ... | key grip: second unit |
| William 'Bear' Paul | ... | key grip |
| William Eddie Paul | ... | grip |
| John 'Steamer' Preston | ... | electrician |
| David Riley | ... | first assistant camera |
| Mark S. Speake | ... | best boy electric |
| Lon Thompson | ... | gaffer |
| H. Mark Vuille | ... | gaffer |
| Kirby Washington | ... | camera loader |
| Mike Benson | ... | director of photography: additional unit (uncredited) |
| Dennis J. Laine | ... | first assistant camera: additional unit (uncredited) |
| Michael Meier | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Michael K. O'Melia | ... | assistant chief lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Tom Prophet Jr. | ... | dolly grip: additional unit (uncredited) |
| Harry Rez | ... | key grip: additional unit (uncredited) |
| Randall Robinson | ... | camera operator: additional unit (uncredited) |
| Bill Rustic | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Kurt E. Soderling | ... | camera operator (uncredited) / camera operator: second unit (uncredited) |
| Paul Wilkowsky | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Belinda Gardea | ... | casting assistant |
| Robert J. Teitelbaum | ... | extras casting (as Bob Teitelbaum) |
| Tory Herald | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Michael Castellano | ... | costumer: men |
| Zoe Hale | ... | costumer |
| Susie Money | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Mayes C. Rubeo | ... | associate costume designer |
| Taryn Walsh | ... | assistant costumer |
| Jason Cairns | ... | costume designer: male leads' pants (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Rene Botana | ... | assistant location manager |
| Laura Sode-Matteson | ... | location manager |
| Martine White | ... | assistant location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Rick Baptist | ... | musician: lead trumpet |
| Dennis Budimir | ... | musician: lead guitar |
| Bill Conti | ... | conductor |
| Wade Culbreath | ... | musician: percussion |
| Lee De Carlo | ... | score mixer (as Lee DeCarlo) |
| Jack Eskew | ... | orchestrator |
| Nathan Kaproff | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Curt Sobel | ... | music editor |
| George Doering | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Stanley B. Gill | ... | music recordist (uncredited) |
| Daniel J. Johnson | ... | co-music editor (uncredited) |
| Money Mark | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Bob Sanders | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: French horn (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kathryn Weygand | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Danny Brooks | ... | transportation co-captain (as Dan Brooks) |
| Wayne Roberts | ... | transportation captain |
| Kenny Searle | ... | transportation coordinator: second unit |
| Eddie Lee Voelker | ... | transportation coordinator (as Edward Lee Voelker) |
| Roger Wooge | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Ben Acosta | ... | stand-in |
| Dexter N. Adriano | ... | production assistant |
| Pamela Alessandrelli | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Jeffrey Bashir | ... | staff coordinator: San Quentin staff (as Sgt. Jeffrey Bashir) |
| Doug Benson | ... | assistant accountant |
| Julianne Berdrow | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Noel Bermudez | ... | production accountant |
| Byron Blair | ... | foreman |
| Brad Blondheim | ... | production assistant |
| Chris Boehl | ... | production assistant |
| Brian Calabro | ... | correctional officer: San Quentin staff |
| Valerie Manahan Campbell | ... | production assistant (as Valerie Manahan) |
| Billy Cardenas | ... | gang coordinator |
| Luis Chacón | ... | production assistant |
| George Chavez | ... | community technical advisor |
| Christopher Chloupek | ... | stand-in |
| James H. Cooper | ... | correctional officer: San Quentin staff |
| Fran R. Creevey | ... | production coordinator |
| Vernell Crittendon Jr. | ... | public information officer: San Quentin staff (as Lt. Vernell Crittendon Jr.) |
| Luca Dammicco | ... | production assistant |
| Larry S. Dorsey | ... | correctional officer: San Quentin staff |
| Curran G. Engel | ... | set production assistant |
| Consuela G. Flores Norte | ... | consultant: Day of the Dead |
| Roland Gallardo | ... | coordinator: LAPD |
| Teresa Garber | ... | assistant: Stratton Leopold (as Teresa Cintron) |
| Nivia Gonzalez | ... | prison art |
| Michael A. Henry | ... | correctional officer: San Quentin staff |
| Robert E. Herron | ... | correctional officer: San Quentin staff |
| Craig Hosking | ... | pilot |
| Darryl D. Johnson | ... | correctional officer: San Quentin staff |
| Missy Kelly | ... | assistant: Taylor Hackford |
| Randy Kwan | ... | production assistant |
| Brenda A. Lemelle | ... | correctional officer: San Quentin staff |
| Scott M. Limpus | ... | first aid |
| Burke Mattsson | ... | title designer |
| Larry McVicker | ... | chief deputy warden: San Quentin staff |
| Rob Meisenholder | ... | assistant accountant |
| Katherine Moore | ... | publicity |
| Nan Morales | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Robert E. Morrill | ... | technical advisor |
| Ronald Noblet | ... | technical advisor |
| Wendy Parker | ... | craft service |
| Tracee Pena | ... | assistant accountant |
| Robert Pennington | ... | correctional officer: San Quentin staff |
| Donna A. Perry | ... | correctional officer: San Quentin staff |
| Mark A. Rich | ... | prosthetics double |
| Aida Rubio | ... | correctional officer: San Quentin staff |
| Frederick N. Smith | ... | technical advisor |
| Richard Steinberg | ... | correctional officer: San Quentin staff |
| Robert B. Taylor | ... | technical advisor |
| Judy Torres | ... | craft service |
| Daniel B. Vasquez | ... | warden: San Quentin staff |
| Henry George Vasquez | ... | security officer: actors |
| Abraham J. Vazquez | ... | production assistant |
| Harold W. Willis | ... | correctional officer: San Quentin staff |
| Marvin Wilson | ... | correctional officer: San Quentin staff (as Marvin R. Wilson) |
| Thomas Wong | ... | correctional officer: San Quentin staff |
| Chris P. Young | ... | correctional officer: San Quentin staff |
| Teresa Garber | ... | assistant to producers (uncredited) |
| David Israel | ... | production executive (uncredited) |
| Michael G. Kehoe | ... | craft service (uncredited) |
| Solomon J. LeFlore | ... | production financing (uncredited) |
| Mitchell Nyberg | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Frederic Perrin | ... | caterer (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Hollywood Pictures (presents)
- Touchwood Pacific Partners 1 (in association with)
- Vato De Atole Productions
Distributors
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1993) (United States) (theatrical) (as Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.)
- Buena Vista International Mexico (1993) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1993) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1993) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1993) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1993) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1993) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1993) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Gaumont Buena Vista International (GBVI) (1993) (France) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1993) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista Home Video (1993) (Canada) (VHS) (Québec)
- Gativideo (1993) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Hollywood Pictures Home Video (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- VideoVisa (1993) (Mexico) (VHS)
- Svenska Filminstitutet (SFI) (1994) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Hollywood Pictures Home Video (1994) (Germany) (VHS)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (2000) (Canada) (DVD)
- Hollywood Pictures Home Video (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (2001) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (2003) (Australia) (DVD)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (2003) (Denmark) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (2003) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (2003) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (2005) (France) (DVD)
- Divisa Home Video (2015) (Spain) (DVD)
- Abril Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Buena Vista Opticals (titles and opticals)
- Buena Vista Sound (adr and foley recorded at)
- C.A.S.T. Security (security)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes and dollies supplied by)
- Cinema Air (aerial photography)
- Deluxe Entertainment Services (color by)
- Dolby Stereo (in selected theatres)
- Eastman Film (produced and distributed on)
- Hill Wynne Troop & Meisinger (legal services)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Katherine Moore & Associates (publicity and marketing consulting)
- Lexington Scenery & Props (interior prison sets constructed by)
- Los Angeles Casting Express Inc. (extras casting)
- Michelson Food Services (catering)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA) (no. 32241)
- Otto Nemenz International (Arriflex 535 cameras and lenses provided by)
- Reel Creations (tattoo process)
- Technicolor (prints by)
- Todd-AO/Glen Glenn Studios (re-recording studio)
- Varèse Sarabande (soundtrack available on)
- Warner Bros. Studio Facilities (score recording studio)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on step-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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| Taglines | From the Director of An Officer And A Gentleman and the Producer of La Bamba. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $35,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Damian Chapa, Benjamin Bratt, and Jesse Borrego lived with real gang members in East Los Angeles for 3 months in order to help the actors develop the characters they were portraying and perfect their roles in the film. See more » |
| Goofs | Miklo had two parole hearings, supposedly several years apart, but all the members of the parole board are wearing the same outfits and sitting in the same places for both hearings. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Splitting Heirs/Sidekicks/Three of Hearts/Bound by Honor/The Night We Never Met (1993). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Como Un Perro See more » |
| Crazy Credits | During the end credits we see helicopter shots of Los Angeles. The movie ends with shots of the big tree (pina). See more » |
| Quotes |
Montana:
You speak Spanish huero, so do parrots. See more » |