King of New York

"Not everyone who runs a city is elected."

Aug 29 1991 R 1h 43m
Crime, Thriller

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.

Plot

After completing a lengthy prison sentence, one-time drug kingpin Frank White returns to New York intent on reestablishing his empire and making things as they were before he left. Others of course have taken over the business during his absence but that clearly isn't going to stop White. While he is gunning down the opposition, he decides he's going to give away the money he'll make to modernize the hospital in his old neighborhood. Drug dealers aren't the only thing he has to worry about however: a group of rogue cops decide they are going to take him down.

Written by

Nicholas St. John

Directed by

Abel Ferrara

Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom, Italy

Production Companies

Scena International, Reteitalia

Languages

Español, English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
47,742
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
66
Popularity
NA