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.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.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.
- Awards
- 4 wins & 2 nominations total
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This is one of those most people saw by mistake, late one night on cable. I did too, and found myself talking about it for weeks. The only thing that keeps this movie from being rated higher is its length. At times it is too drawn out, but for the most part it is well acted, beautifully shot considering the settings, and tells a good story.
I have yet to to find a person who doesn't fal in love with this movie.
I have yet to to find a person who doesn't fal in love with this movie.
10wigz
I've seen this movie about twenty times and would gladly watch it again anytime.Literally.Damian Chapa has been robbed of any real recognition for what I think is one of the best performances ever to be put on film.Miklo rules.I've never seen the extended laserdisc,but I'm sure it kicks even more ass. This movie will survive the test of time.
It's an awesome epic worth your time and patience. Some viewers complain that this an American Me rip off and its way too long, yes there are similarities but it is told in a different manner, I thought the 190 minutes(Directors cut) flew by. There are numerous cheesy lines, racial stereotypes and the acting can be over the top, sometimes wooden but its what makes this epic work and enjoyable. A must watch for those who enjoy hood/barrio movies.
i believe that is one of the better movies ever to come out. a truly amazing story of what life can entail between brothers and how the choices you make defines your direction in life. OK, one might argue that it is rather cheap in the budgetary sense and consequently not a respectable director nor actors are in it makes the flick only more interesting. The acting is however quite good and the prisoners are more than realistic. In other words it gives a nice insight in US (prison-gang)life. On top of that i personally am a great fan of true stories as this is. it is a shame that bad distribution has not given this the place in movie history that it deserves.
Not many people have seen the movie over here in Holland, but the people that have seen it, love it. the movie is complete! the story is great, the acting at some times a bit overdone but it doesnt hurt the movie at all. The movie changed the lives of many friends and myself.. It's just the best movie ever. Dont listen to the people that say it sucks... they dont understand the power that the movie has!! la onda is our destiny!!
Did you know
- TriviaDamian Chapa, Benjamin Bratt and Jesse Borrego lived with real gang members in East Los Angeles for three months in order to help the actors develop the characters they were portraying and perfect their roles in the film.
- GoofsMiklo 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.
- Quotes
Miklo Velka: Vatos Locos forever, ese!
- Crazy creditsDuring the end credits we see helicopter shots of Los Angeles. The movie ends with shots of the big tree (pina).
- Alternate versionsUK theatrical release was edited to secure a 18 rating and removed shots of a butterfly knife being twirled. For the video release further 21 sec. were removed. Director's cut runs ca. 10 min. longer.
- SoundtracksComo Un Perro
Written by Severo Miron and Blanca Medel Calvez
Performed by Chelo Silva
Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Mexico, S.A. DE C.V.
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Sangre por sangre
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $35,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $4,496,583
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,002,548
- May 2, 1993
- Gross worldwide
- $4,496,583
- Runtime
- 3h(180 min)
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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