King of New York (1990)

Not under 16

Reason:ViolenceProfanity

Plot

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.

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Cast

Christopher WalkenFrank White

David CarusoDennis Gilley

Laurence FishburneJimmy Jump

Victor ArgoRoy Bishop

Wesley SnipesThomas Flanigan

Steve BuscemiTest Tube

Theresa RandleRaye

Roger Guenveur SmithTanner

Ernest AbubaKing Tito

Vanessa AngelBritish Female

Frank GioArty Clay

Harold PerrineauThug Leader

Writers and directors

Abel FerraraDirectorf. 1952

Other films by the same director

Welcome to New York2014

Pasolini2014

New Rose Hotel1998

The Blackout1997

The Funeral1996

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John Chard ★ 8.0/10

Stylish and smouldering. Frank White, a drug lord of New York, is released from prison and plans to make a more positive mark on the city. But after reuniting with his loyal and violence hungry gan…7. Jul 2019

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tmdb15435519 ★ 8.0/10

Incredibly acted and beautifully stylized. Really enjoyed this entry in the 90s crime era, one of the best in my opinion.24. Apr 2021

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r96sk ★ 6.0/10

Shoulda loved it, didn't. The violent nature of 'King of New York' is its strongest element, though otherwise I found this to be unsatisfying. A lot happens but none of it really clicked for me, wh…10. Mar 2022

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