King of New York
Also known as The King of New York
1990 film by Abel Ferrara
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6.8A 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.
Released: 1990-07-18103 minDir: Abel FerraraThriller, CrimeBudget: $5.3MBox office: $2.6M
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Cast
- Christopher Walken as Frank White
- David Caruso as Dennis Gilley
- Laurence Fishburne as Jimmy Jump
- Victor Argo as Roy Bishop
- Wesley Snipes as Thomas Flanigan
- Janet Julian as Jennifer
Themes
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King of New York is a 1990 neo-noir crime drama film directed by Abel Ferrara and written by Nicholas St. John. It stars Christopher Walken, Laurence Fishburne, David Caruso, Victor Argo and Wesley Snipes, with supporting roles played by Giancarlo Esposito, Steve Buscemi, Paul Calderón, Janet Julian and Theresa Randle. Walken portrays Frank White, a New York City drug kingpin rebuilding his criminal empire after his release from prison, while also attempting to go legitimate.
The film was released by Carolco Pictures (through New Line Cinema) on September 28, 1990. It received mixed reviews from critics, with several criticizing the film's violence and dark tone. Retrospective reviews have been much more positive, and the film has been described as one of Ferrara's best.