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Avenge the Crows (2017)
A former gang member and her young cousin become embroiled in a vendetta between L.A. gangs, as rivals seek revenge for old crimes.
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A former gang member and her young cousin become embroiled in a vendetta between L.A. gangs, as rivals seek revenge for old crimes.
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Genre:Thriller, Crime, Drama
Written By:Nathan Gabaeff
In Theaters:12/5/2017
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Runtime:96 minutes
Studio:Gabaeff Pictures
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