Vultures Over the City (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film · ★ 5.5

Vultures Over the City poster

Released in 1980, Vultures Over the City is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Gianni Siragusa, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Merli, teamed with Mexican star Hugo Stiglitz as his photographer buddy, plays a journalist investigating the shady activities of the local Mafia. Eventually the shit hits the fan, and Merli is cornered and beaten for sticking his nose to close to the action. After his girlfriend is raped, Merli dishes out some vigilante justice and punches, shoots, and bitch slaps his way through the Mafia ranks.

Who’s in it. Vultures Over the City stars Maurizio Merli as Mark Spencieri, Hugo Stiglitz as Theo, Lilli Carati as Isela and Eduardo Fajardo as Bonardis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Vultures Over the City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vultures Over the City page.

If you liked it. Fans of Vultures Over the City tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Vultures Over the City (1980)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vultures Over the City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Vultures Over the City worth watching?
Vultures Over the City holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Vultures Over the City?
Vultures Over the City stars Maurizio Merli, Hugo Stiglitz, Lilli Carati, Eduardo Fajardo and Manuel Zarzo.
When was Vultures Over the City released?
Vultures Over the City was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.