King of New York 1990

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
18%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
87%
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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.

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

Joey Chin

as Larry Wong

Paul Calderon

as Joey Dalesio

Steve Buscemi

as Test Tube

Director:

Abel Ferrara

Writer:

Nicholas St. John

Genres:

Thriller,Crime

Release Date:

1990 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

103 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

King of New York

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Joey Chin

as Larry Wong

Paul Calderon

as Joey Dalesio

Steve Buscemi

as Test Tube

Theresa Randle

as Raye

Carrie Nygren

as Melanie

Ernest Abuba

as King Tito

Frank Adonis

as Paul Calgari

Vanessa Angel

as British Female

Frank Aquilino

as Card Player

David Batiste

as Walter - Chicken Hut

Michael Battin

as Taxi Driver

Frankie Cee

as Johnny Chick

Lia Chang

as Gang Member

Endira

as Flanigan's Child

Erica Gimpel

as Dr. Shute

Frank Gio

as Arty Clay

Jack Goode Jr.

as Palladium Patron

Lance Guecia

as Musta

Michael Guess

as Carter

Freddy Howard

as Emilio El Zapo

Nancy Hunter

as Millie

Jay Julien

as Abraham Cott

Susannah Julien

as Palladium Patron

Robert LaSardo

as Italian Guard

Phoebe Legere

as Bordello Woman

James Lorinz

as Tip Connoly

Gary Landon Mills

as Chilly

Gerard Murphy

as Mulligan

Anthony Padilla

as Flanigan's Child

Harold Perrineau

as Thug Leader

Marty Pesci

as Palladium Patron

Peter Richardson

as Emperor Jones

Alonna Shaw

as Kathleen Mulligan

Wendell Sweda

as Man at Breakfast Table

Freddie Jackson

as Freddie Jackson

Ariane

as Ariane

Pete Hamill

as Pete Hamill

Sari Chang

as Reporter

Carlos Lauchu

as Undercover Cop (uncredited)

John Reidy

as Police Sergeant (uncredited)

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