King of New York

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1990

1h 43m

English

Thriller, Crime

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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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King of New York

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1990

1h 43m

English

Thriller, Crime

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Cast

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Christopher Walken

Francis 'Frank' White

Dennis Gilley

Jimmy Jump

Roy Bishop

Thomas Flanigan

Jennifer

Larry Wong

Lance

Joey Dalesio

Test Tube

Raye

Blood

Tanner

Melanie

King Tito

Paul Calgari

British Female

Card Player

Walter - Chicken Hut

Taxi Driver

Johnny Chick

Gang Member

Flanigan's Child

Dr. Shute

Arty Clay

Directed By: Abel Ferrara

Written By: Nicholas St. John

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Spiritualized Kaos says...

5 months ago

The fight for organised crime in New York.

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bmangeat says...

2 years ago

The atmosphere and excellent cast make this movie stand out. But the story is too linear, maybe with 15-30 more minutes the script would have been better.

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Sigeki Ogino says...

2 years ago

Abel Ferrara's horrendous crime films are the best in the world in terms of realism. In particular, "King of New York" is a standout among Ferrara's less well-received works. The sensation of having peeked into an extraordinary world on first viewing is unforgettable to this day. It is by no means a complete work that can be called a masterpiece, but I personally love this film.

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bizzort says...

2 years ago

Kind of unbelievable to me that this film isn't more well-known The style. The lighting. The colors. So much thought and care was put into this. Every shot is gorgeous. And that's without mentioning the intensity, and all of the fun violence, but it's all violence with a purpose. Random people don't die, like most films like this. It's sheer violence at times, but controlled. Near god damn perfect. Jimmy Jump is kind of an annoying character at times and that's my only turn off. The climactic scene under the bridge is haunting in how intense it is.

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jarvis-13427377

10/10 2 months ago

KING OF NEW IS AN CRIME ACTION THRILLER FROM ABEL FERRERA THE DIRECTOR OF THE BAD LIEUTENANT, THE FUNERAL, BODY SNATCHERS, THE DRILLER KILLER, MS.45, FEAR CITY, CHINA GIRL, CAT CHASER, DANGEROUS GAME, THE ADDICTION, THE BLACKOUT, NEW ROSE HOTEL, ‘R XMAS AND 4:44 LAST DAY ONE EARTH. KING OF NEW IS More

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Ryan

3 years ago

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

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r96sk

2 years ago

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, while I held very little interest in any of the characters - despite an exceptional cast list More

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John Chard

5 years ago

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 gang, he finds the odds are very much stacked up against him. Not only has New York changed for the wor More

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