King of New York
“Not everyone who runs a city is elected.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-21
Top Cast
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Christopher Walken
Frank White
David Caruso
Dennis Gilley
Laurence Fishburne
Jimmy Jump
Victor Argo
Roy Bishop
Wesley Snipes
Thomas Flanigan
Janet Julian
Jennifer
Joey Chin
Larry Wong
Giancarlo Esposito
Lance
Paul Calderon
Joey Dalesio
Steve Buscemi
Test Tube
Theresa Randle
Raye
Leonard L. Thomas
Blood
Roger Guenveur Smith
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Carrie Nygren
Melanie
Ernest Abuba
King Tito
Frank Adonis
Paul Calgari
Vanessa Angel
British Female
Frank Aquilino
Card Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
Brussels International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 28, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.48x
-$2.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abel Ferrara
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas St. John
- Original Score
- Joe Delia
- Original Title
- King of New York
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $5.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.6M
- Production Studios
- Reteitalia, Scena International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel Ferrara
Nicholas St. John
Joe Delia
Bojan Bazelli
Anthony Redman
Mary Kane, Augusto Caminito, Jay Julien, Vittorio Squillante
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Kane
Producer
Bojan Bazelli
Director of Photography
Abel Ferrara
Director
Augusto Caminito
Producer
Joe Delia
Original Music Composer
Anthony Redman
Editor
Nicholas St. John
Writer
Alex Tavoularis
Production Design
Carol Ramsey
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King of New York
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King of New York about?
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.
Who directed King of New York?
King of New York was directed by Abel Ferrara.
Who stars in King of New York?
The principal cast of King of New York includes Christopher Walken, David Caruso, Laurence Fishburne, Victor Argo, Wesley Snipes.
When was King of New York released and how long is it?
King of New York was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of King of New York?
King of New York had a reported production budget of $5.3M and grossed $2.6M at the worldwide box office (0.48 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for King of New York?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King of New York was composed by Joe Delia.
What is the age rating and content advisory for King of New York?
King of New York holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).