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
Danny Trejo
Geronimo
Ving Rhames
Ivan
Delroy Lindo
Bonafide
Billy Bob Thornton
Lightning
Benjamin Bratt
Paco
Thomas F. Wilson
Rollie McCann
Raymond Cruz
Chuey
Richard Masur
Prison Librarian
Damian Chapa
Miklo
Benny Urquidez
Victor Rivers
Magic Mike
Henry Kingi
Michael Papajohn
Valente Rodriguez
Frankie
Natalija Nogulich
Janis
Jesse Borrego
Cruz
Lupe Ontiveros
Carmen
Thomas Rosales Jr.
Prisoner (uncredited)
Roberto Contreras
Cruz's Grandfather
Teddy Wilson
Wallace
Gary Carlos Cervantes
Smokey
Jenny Gago
Lupe
Mike Genovese
Sgt. Devereaux
Paulo Tocha
Apache
Steve Eastin
Hollenbeck Captain
Victor Mohica
Mano
Evelyn Guerrero
Luisa
Lanny Flaherty
Big Al
Geoffrey Rivas
Carlos
Daniel McDonald
Gallery Assistant
Carlos Carrasco
Popeye
Enrique Castillo
Montana
Karmin Murcelo
Dolores
Lindsey Ginter
Officer Young
Luis Contreras
Realthing
Corey Michael Eubanks
Robert Pescovitz
Surgeon
Vanessa Marquez
Montana's Daughter
Peter Vasquez
Chivo
Rio Hackford
PCP Intern
David Labiosa
Coolaide
Tom Towles
Red Ryder
Michael Bofshever
Salesman
Christine Avila
Mother of PCP Kid
Michael McFall
Transvestite #1
Ray Oriel
Spider
Harold Surratt
Pockets
Gibby Brand
Jared Levinson
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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