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King of New York

1990·Movie·R·103 min·6.8(783)

Not everyone who runs a city is elected.

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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Where to watch King of New York in United States

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Where is King of New York streaming around the world?

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BFI Player Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon ChannelGoogle Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video
United KingdomBFI Player, Arrow Video Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV ChannelApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaLionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Crave, Hoopla, Tubi TV
GermanyThrillbox Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store
FranceSooner, Molotov TV, SFR PlayApple TV Store, Amazon Video
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin, Acontra PlusAcontra Plus

About King of New York

King of New York is a 1990 English-language thriller and crime film directed by Abel Ferrara. The cast is led by Christopher Walken, David Caruso, Laurence Fishburne. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BFI Player Amazon Channel.

King of New York was produced by Reteitalia and Scena International and made in Italy. It was released on July 18, 1990, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.

Director
Abel Ferrara
Writers
Nicholas St. John
Release date
July 18, 1990
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Italy
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$3 million
Production
Reteitalia, Scena International
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King of New York cast & crew

King of New York was directed by Abel Ferrara and written by Nicholas St. John.

The cast features 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, and Janet Julian as Jennifer.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joe Delia, cinematography is by Bojan Bazelli, and it was produced by Mary Kane and Augusto Caminito.

Is King of New York worth watching?

King of New York holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 783 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.

At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy thriller and crime, King of New York is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch King of New York

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Cast of King of New York

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

Frank White

David Caruso

David Caruso

Dennis Gilley

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

Jimmy Jump

Victor Argo

Victor Argo

Roy Bishop

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes

Thomas Flanigan

Janet Julian

Janet Julian

Jennifer

Joey Chin

Joey Chin

Larry Wong

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

Lance

Paul Calderon

Paul Calderon

Joey Dalesio

Steve Buscemi

Steve Buscemi

Test Tube

Theresa Randle

Theresa Randle

Raye

Leonard L. Thomas

Leonard L. Thomas

Blood

King of New York — FAQs

Where can I watch King of New York in United States?

King of New York is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BFI Player Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel in United States.

Is King of New York on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — King of New York is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is King of New York in?

King of New York is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is King of New York?

King of New York runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).

What is King of New York rated?

King of New York is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 783 ratings.

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