City of Vultures

City of Vultures

In this city violence is king.

NC-17 2015 · 98 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama, Action, Crime

Inside of an impoverished community in Chicago, Illinois, an ex-convicted felon, “Marcus Julian” returns from prison after eight years incarcerated. A product of a failed family structure, Marcus, like so many others in his community, functioned under a “street-code” of savagery. The “Gangster Disciples” governed the territories, and as a former outstanding member he lived in ongoing regret of the mob-related acts that led him to prison.

Directed by Marcus Carothers · Written by Marcus Carothers

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Marcus Carothers Marcus Julian
Harper Anthony Maliq

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A gangster rejects an opportunity to go straight and makes moves to take over the Southside of Chicago. The police are closing in as street violence escalates to devastating levels.

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Richard Steele welcomes the drug trade into his plethora of felony activity. As advocates of community reform urge him to pursue righteous endeavors.

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G, a career criminal, faces multiple murder charges while aiming to operate his drug trade from a maximum security prison. As his street regime outside begins to crumble, G stands trial with hopes of landing a miraculous victory.

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