Crime Action Drama Thriller
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.
Directed by
Taylor Hackford
Ving Rhames
Ivan
Benjamin Bratt
Paco
Danny Trejo
Geronimo
Delroy Lindo
Bonafide
Billy Bob Thornton
Lightning
Thomas F. Wilson
Rollie McCann
Richard Masur
Prison Librarian
Benny Urquidez
Raymond Cruz
Chuey
Damian Chapa
Miklo
Victor Rivers
Magic Mike
Gary Carlos Cervantes
Smokey
Carlos Carrasco
Popeye
Jesse Borrego
Cruz
Michael Papajohn
Paulo Tocha
Apache
Geoffrey Rivas
Carlos
Lanny Flaherty
Big Al
Steve Eastin
Hollenbeck Captain
Mike Genovese
Sgt. Devereaux
Roberto Contreras
Cruz's Grandfather
Jenny Gago
Lupe
Lupe Ontiveros
Carmen
Teddy Wilson
Wallace
Gibby Brand
Jared Levinson
Thomas Rosales Jr.
Prisoner (uncredited)
David Labiosa
Coolaide
Victor Mohica
Mano
Henry Kingi
Valente Rodriguez
Frankie
Tom Towles
Red Ryder
Luis Contreras
Realthing
Natalija Nogulich
Janis
Enrique Castillo
Montana
Evelyn Guerrero
Luisa
Harold Surratt
Pockets
Lindsey Ginter
Officer Young
Peter Vasquez
Chivo
Vanessa Marquez
Montana's Daughter
Karmin Murcelo
Dolores
Robert Pescovitz
Surgeon
Daniel McDonald
Gallery Assistant
Ray Oriel
Spider
Rio Hackford
PCP Intern
Corey Michael Eubanks
Michael McFall
Transvestite #1
Christine Avila
Mother of PCP Kid
Michael Bofshever
Salesman
John Cann
Elizabeth Austin
Lois Levinson
David Dunard
Gill
Steven Anthony Jones
Cyclone
Noah Verduzco
Juanito
Judith Verduzco
Alicia
Sonia Rodriguez
Victoria
Alina Arenal
Perla
Julie Zamarynov
Belinda
Adan Hernandez
Gilbert
Art Snider
Councilman Snyder
Primitivo Tapia
Street Kid
Robert J. Juarez
Priest
Claudia Gabriella Colin
Joker's Girl
Donald E. Lacy Jr.
Transvestite #2
Zandra Hill
Con
Angel Romero
Parole Board Member
Dr. Joe Schloss
Prison Escort
Martha Cardenas
Landlady
Catherine Price
Newscaster
Victor Koliacos
PCP Kid
Robert Padgett
Doctor to PCP Kid
Rudy Barrios
Tres Puntos Gangmember
Juan Charles
Vatos Locos
Charles Guillermin
Vatos Locos
Joe Casino
Prison Guard (uncredited)
Wilfred Lopez
Vatos Locos (uncredited)

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