

King of New York
1990-07-18 · 103 min · ★ 6.8
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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Production details
- Directors
- Abel Ferrara
- Production companies
- Reteitalia, Scena International
- Countries
- Italy
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 5,300,000
- Revenue
- USD 2,554,712
Top Cast
Christopher WalkenFrank White
David CarusoDennis Gilley
Laurence FishburneJimmy Jump
Victor ArgoRoy Bishop
Wesley SnipesThomas Flanigan
Janet JulianJennifer
Joey ChinLarry Wong
Giancarlo EspositoLance
Paul CalderonJoey Dalesio
Steve BuscemiTest Tube
Theresa RandleRaye
Leonard L. ThomasBlood
Roger Guenveur SmithTanner
Carrie NygrenMelanie
Ernest AbubaKing Tito
Frank AdonisPaul Calgari
Vanessa AngelBritish Female
Frank AquilinoCard Player
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