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King of New York
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King of New York

1990-07-18 · 103 min · ★ 6.8

Thriller · Crime

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 WalkenChristopher WalkenFrank White
David CarusoDavid CarusoDennis Gilley
Laurence FishburneLaurence FishburneJimmy Jump
Victor ArgoVictor ArgoRoy Bishop
Wesley SnipesWesley SnipesThomas Flanigan
Janet JulianJanet JulianJennifer
Joey ChinJoey ChinLarry Wong
Giancarlo EspositoGiancarlo EspositoLance
Paul CalderonPaul CalderonJoey Dalesio
Steve BuscemiSteve BuscemiTest Tube
Theresa RandleTheresa RandleRaye
Leonard L. ThomasLeonard L. ThomasBlood
Roger Guenveur SmithRoger Guenveur SmithTanner
Carrie NygrenCarrie NygrenMelanie
Ernest AbubaErnest AbubaKing Tito
Frank AdonisFrank AdonisPaul Calgari
Vanessa AngelVanessa AngelBritish Female
Frank AquilinoFrank AquilinoCard Player
David BatisteDavid BatisteWalter - Chicken Hut
Michael BattinTaxi Driver

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