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Not everyone who runs a city is elected. - King of New York
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Title: King of New York

Release Date: 18 Jul 1990

Runtime: 1h 43m

Genre: Thriller, Crime

Director: Reteitalia, Scena International, Seven Arts Pictures

Production Companies: Reteitalia, Scena International, Seven Arts Pictures

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.7 (679 votes)

Cast

  • Frank White: Christopher Walken
  • Dennis Gilley: David Caruso
  • Jimmy Jump: Laurence Fishburne
  • Roy Bishop: Victor Argo
  • Thomas Flanigan: Wesley Snipes
  • Jennifer: Janet Julian
  • Larry Wong: Joey Chin
  • Lance: Giancarlo Esposito
  • Joey Dalesio: Paul Calderon
  • Test Tube: Steve Buscemi
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