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King of New York

R19901h 43mAbel Ferrara
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 72% · Metacritic 66

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"Not everyone who runs a city is elected."

A former drug lord returns from prison determined to wipe out all his competition and distribute the profits of his operations to New York's poor and lower classes in this stylish and ultra violent modern twist on Robin Hood.

ThrillerCrime
New York CityGangsterRelease From PrisonHopeCocaineMurderDirty CopDrug LordReligious StatueAspirin

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Frequently asked questions

What is King of New York (1990) about?

A former drug lord returns from prison determined to wipe out all his competition and distribute the profits of his operations to New York's poor and lower classes in this stylish and ultra violent modern twist on Robin Hood.

Who stars in King of New York?

King of New York stars Christopher Walken (Frank White), David Caruso (Dennis Gilley), Laurence Fishburne (Jimmy Jump), Victor Argo (Roy Bishop), Wesley Snipes (Thomas Flanigan). The film was directed by Abel Ferrara.

How long is King of New York?

King of New York has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated R.

Is King of New York worth watching?

King of New York holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 72. Fans of Thriller, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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