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1993 · 190 min · R

Bound by Honor

Directed by Taylor Hackford · Crime, Drama, Thriller

Bound by Honor (1993) is a Crime film, directed by Taylor Hackford set in Los Angeles during the 1970s–1980s. It runs 190 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of family & loyalty and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Bill Conti
Cinematography
Gabriel Beristain
Cast
Damian ChapaJesse BorregoBenjamin BrattEnrique CastilloVictor RiversDelroy LindoTom TowlesCarlos Carrasco

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1970s1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized Crime
Themes
Family & LoyaltyBetrayal
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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