| Title | : | Blood In, Blood Out |
|---|---|---|
| Release | : | 1993 |
| Rating | : | 8 |
| Language | : | English, Spanish, Arabic |
| Runtime | : | 180 |
| Genre | : | Crime,Drama |
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.
Ross Thomas (story), Jimmy Santiago Baca (screenplay), Jeremy Iacone (screenplay), Floyd Mutrux (screenplay)
