King of Newark
Synopsis
The movie is about a character named Malcolm Graves, an adult black man who was a Mayor's aide, running for Mayor of the great city of Newark and focusing on raising his preteen son. His past tries to come back and haunt him through his journey through adulthood, the heart aches, and the head aches that come with the difficult decisions in life when you are trying to stay on the right path. The movie illustrates consequences, both from right and wrong decisions, trust, loyalty, lies, violence and triumph. The movie is truly inspirational and focused on strength and overcoming the daily struggle of life.
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Top Cast
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Clifton Powell
Juice
Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
FBI Agent
Omar Gooding
FBI Agent 2
Alonzo Herran JR
Malcolm Graves
James Lyones
Mayor Jones
Prentiss Thompson
Malcolm Graves Sr.
Rahim Ali
Fredro
Taral Hicks
Mistress
Malik Barrett
LQ
Maino
Kil
Steven Freeman
Elijah
Do It All Du Kelly
Dru
Joseph Simmons Jr.
Drew
Hassan Baby Boy Oliver
Mark
Summer Jersey
Cassie
Vado
Rah Rah
Della McCall Fischer
Grandma G
Ciarah C. Hayes
Mark's Girlfriend
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ebb Friday
- Screenplay & Story
- Yaneira Davis, Alonzo Herran JR
- Original Score
- Jason Nisbett
- Original Title
- King of Newark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Terry D Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ebb Friday
Yaneira Davis, Alonzo Herran JR
Jason Nisbett
Ebb Friday
Department Leadership Roster
Ebb Friday
Director
Yaneira Davis
Writer
Alonzo Herran JR
Writer
Ebb Friday
Director of Photography
Jason Nisbett
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About King of Newark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King of Newark about?
The movie is about a character named Malcolm Graves, an adult black man who was a Mayor's aide, running for Mayor of the great city of Newark and focusing on raising his preteen son. His past tries to come back and haunt him through his journey through adulthood, the heart aches, and the head aches that come with the difficult decisions in life when you are trying to stay on the right path. The movie illustrates consequences, both from right and wrong decisions, trust, loyalty, lies, violence and triumph. The movie is truly inspirational and focused on strength and overcoming the daily struggle of life.
Who directed King of Newark?
King of Newark was directed by Ebb Friday.
Who stars in King of Newark?
The principal cast of King of Newark includes Clifton Powell, Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Omar Gooding, Alonzo Herran JR, James Lyones.
When was King of Newark released and how long is it?
King of Newark was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for King of Newark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King of Newark was composed by Jason Nisbett.