Vultures Over the City
Buitres sobre la ciudad
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Maurizio Merli
Mark Spencieri
Hugo Stiglitz
Theo
Lilli Carati
Isela
Eduardo Fajardo
Bonardis
Manuel Zarzo
Secuaz de Bender
Fernando Sánchez Polack
Cullen
Alejandro de Enciso
Trillot
Frank Braña
Mike Haddon
José Riesgo
María Álvarez
Carmen Martínez Sierra
Anastasio Campoy
Mel Ferrer
Sheriff
Francisco Rabal
Bender
Nadiuska
Denise Marciano
Riccardo Petrazzi
Henchman (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gianni Siragusa
- Screenplay & Story
- Gianni Siragusa, Bruno Fontana, José María Forqué
- Original Score
- Stelvio Cipriani
- Original Title
- Buitres sobre la ciudad
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Spain, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Lotus Films, Televicine, Zeta Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gianni Siragusa
Gianni Siragusa, Bruno Fontana, José María Forqué
Stelvio Cipriani
Raúl Pérez Cubero
Department Leadership Roster
Gianni Siragusa
Director
Gianni Siragusa
Writer
Bruno Fontana
Writer
Raúl Pérez Cubero
Director of Photography
José María Forqué
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vultures Over the City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vultures Over the City 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 directed Vultures Over the City?
Vultures Over the City was directed by Gianni Siragusa.
Who stars in Vultures Over the City?
The principal cast of Vultures Over the City includes Maurizio Merli, Hugo Stiglitz, Lilli Carati, Eduardo Fajardo, Manuel Zarzo.
When was Vultures Over the City released and how long is it?
Vultures Over the City was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Vultures Over the City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vultures Over the City was composed by Stelvio Cipriani.