King of New York (1990)
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- R
- 1h 43min
- Crime, Thriller
- 18 Jul 1990 (France)
- Movie
A drug kingpin is released from prison and seeks to take total control of the criminal underworld in order to give back to the community.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 2 nominations.
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Frank White
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| David Caruso | ... |
Dennis Gilley
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| Laurence Fishburne | ... |
Jimmy Jump
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| Victor Argo | ... |
Roy Bishop
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| Wesley Snipes | ... |
Thomas Flanigan
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| Janet Julian | ... |
Jennifer
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Joey Chin | ... |
Larry Wong
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| Giancarlo Esposito | ... |
Lance
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| Paul Calderon | ... |
Joey Dalesio
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| Steve Buscemi | ... |
Test Tube
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| Theresa Randle | ... |
Raye
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| Leonard L. Thomas | ... |
Blood
(as Leonard Lee Thomas)
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| Roger Guenveur Smith | ... |
Tanner
(as Roger Smith)
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Carrie Nygren | ... |
Melanie
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Ernest Abuba | ... |
King Tito
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| Frank Adonis | ... |
Paul Calgari
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| Vanessa Angel | ... |
British Female
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Frank Aquilino | ... |
Card Player
(as Butchie Aquilino)
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David Batiste | ... |
Waiter - Chicken Hut
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Michael Battin | ... |
Taxi Driver
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Frankie Cee | ... |
Johnny Chick
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Lia Chang | ... |
Gangmember
(as Kim Lia Chang)
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Endira | ... |
Flanigan's Child
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| Erica Gimpel | ... |
Dr. Shute
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Frank Gio | ... |
Arty Clay
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Jack Goode Jr. | ... |
Palladium Patron
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Lance Guecia | ... |
Musta
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Michael Guess | ... |
Carter
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Freddy Howard | ... |
Emilio El Zapo
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Nancy Hunter | ... |
Millie
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| Jay Julien | ... |
Abraham Cott
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Susannah Julien | ... |
Palladium Patron
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| Robert LaSardo | ... |
Italian Guard
(as Robert Lasardo)
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| Phoebe Legere | ... |
Bordello Woman
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| James Lorinz | ... |
Tip Connoly
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| Gary Landon Mills | ... |
Chilly
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Gerard Murphy | ... |
Mulligan
(as Gerald Murphy)
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Anthony Padilla | ... |
Flanigan's Child
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| Harold Perrineau | ... |
Thug Leader
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George Lawrence Perry | ... |
Cop
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Marty Pesci | ... |
Palladium Patron
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| Peter Richardson | ... |
Emperor Jones
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| Alonna Shaw | ... |
Kathleen Mulligan
(as Lonnie Shaw)
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Wendell Sweda | ... |
Man at Breakfast Table
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Freddie Jackson | ... |
Self
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| Ariane | ... |
Ariane
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| Pete Hamill | ... |
Pete Hamill
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Sari Chang | ... |
Reporter
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| Joe Delia | ... |
Harlem Ballroom Band Member (uncredited)
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Tony Garnier | ... |
Harlem Ballroom Band Member (uncredited)
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| George Gerard | ... |
Theatre Goer (uncredited)
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| Dhonna Harris Goodale | ... |
Gangsta Moll (uncredited)
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| David Hummel | ... |
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
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Laszlo Klima | ... |
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
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| Carlos Lauchu | ... |
Undercover Cop (uncredited)
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Mark Monto | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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Phil Neilson | ... |
NYPD Detective (uncredited)
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| Lucille M. Oliver | ... |
Subway Hostage (uncredited)
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| David Proval | ... |
Card game player (uncredited)
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Anthony Redman | ... |
Harlem Ballroom Announcer (uncredited) (voice)
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| John Reidy | ... |
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
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| Matthew Shields | ... |
Boyfriend at Club (uncredited)
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Abe Speller | ... |
Harlem Ballroom Band Member (uncredited)
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| Timothy Stickney | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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| Zenon Zeleniuch | ... |
Party guest (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Abel Ferrara | ||
Written by
| Nicholas St. John | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Augusto Caminito | ... | producer |
| Jay Julien | ... | executive producer |
| Mary Kane | ... | producer |
| Randy Sabusawa | ... | associate producer |
| Vittorio Squillante | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Joe Delia | ||
Cinematography by
| Bojan Bazelli | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Anthony Redman | ||
Editorial Department
| Christopher Andrews | ... | editor: video (as Chris Andrews) |
| Quincy Z. Gunderson | ... | apprentice editor (as Quincy Gunderson) |
| David Hamme | ... | assistant colorist |
| Mayin Lo | ... | assistant editor |
| Dave Pultz | ... | color timer (as David Pultz) |
| Zeborah Tidwell | ... | apprentice editor |
Casting By
| Randy Sabusawa | ||
Production Design by
| Alex Tavoularis | ||
Art Direction by
| Stephanie Ziemer | ||
Set Decoration by
| Sonja Roth | ||
Costume Design by
| Carol Ramsey | ||
Makeup Department
| Ron Abrams | ... | key hair stylist |
| Carla White | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Mary Kane | ... | production manager |
| Diana Phillips | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gerald Cuesta | ... | second second assistant director |
| Robert Huberman | ... | dga trainee (as Bob Huberman) |
| Phil Neilson | ... | second unit director |
| Drew Ann Rosenberg | ... | second assistant director (as Drew Rosenberg) |
| David Sardi | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Jacqueline Arnot | ... | set dresser |
| Bruce Bullock | ... | property production assistant |
| Tim Eaton | ... | set dresser |
| Peter Gelfman | ... | property master |
| Matt Golden | ... | storyboard artist |
| Charles M. Lagola | ... | assistant production designer (as Charles Lagola) |
| Nicholas H. Parker | ... | set dresser (as Nicholas Parker) |
| Victor J. Zolfo | ... | assistant property master (as Victor Zolfo) |
Sound Department
| Elisha Birnbaum | ... | foley artist |
| Osa Elmfors | ... | sound production assistant |
| Eugene Gearty | ... | digital sound effects |
| Raymond Karpicki | ... | dialogue editor (as Ray Karpicki) |
| Drew Kunin | ... | sound mixer |
| George A. Lara | ... | foley mixer |
| Rached M'Dini | ... | assistant sound editor: assistant |
| Eileen Nelson | ... | assistant sound editor |
| David Platt | ... | boom operator |
| Greg Sheldon | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Michael Shore | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Paul P. Soucek | ... | sound effects editor |
| Brian Vancho | ... | foley artist |
| Mel Zelniker | ... | sound re-recording engineer |
Special Effects by
| Dan McMahon | ... | special effects assistant |
| Jeff Naparstek | ... | assistant special effects coordinator |
| Matt Vogel | ... | special effects coordinator |
Stunts
| Bill Anagnos | ... | stunts |
| Peter Bucossi | ... | stunts |
| Carl Ciarfalio | ... | stunts |
| Daniel Dod | ... | stunts |
| Andy Duppin | ... | stunts |
| Roy Farfel | ... | stunts |
| Frank Ferrara | ... | stunts |
| Jeffrey Lee Gibson | ... | stunts (as Jeff Gibson) |
| Gene Harrison | ... | stunt double: David Caruso |
| Roy E. Harrison | ... | stunts (as Roy Eugene Harrison) |
| Jim Lovelett | ... | stunts |
| Gino Lucci | ... | stunts |
| Chuck Margiotta | ... | stunts |
| Felix Mauras | ... | stunts |
| Cynthia Neilson | ... | stunts |
| Phil Neilson | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Hugh Aodh O'Brien | ... | stunts (as Hugh A. O'Brien) |
| Sean O'Neill | ... | stunts |
| Mick O'Rourke | ... | stunts |
| Sandy Richman | ... | stunts |
| Michael Russo | ... | stunts (as Mike Russo) |
| Columbo Saggese | ... | stunts |
| Manny Siverio | ... | stunts |
| Alex Stevens | ... | stunts |
| Jeff Ward | ... | stunts |
| Joel David Webster | ... | stunts (as Joel David Webster Jr.) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bojan Bazelli | ... | camera operator |
| Peter Betulia | ... | third grip |
| Ed Cosgrove | ... | second assistant camera |
| Michael Gallart | ... | electrician (as Mike Gallart) |
| Jonathan Herron | ... | first assistant camera |
| Henry Lynk | ... | additional camera operator |
| John Paul McIntyre | ... | dolly grip (as Jack McIntyre) |
| Anthony G. Nakonechnyj | ... | gaffer (as Tony Nakonechnyj) |
| David Noble | ... | best boy grip |
| John O'Malley | ... | electrician |
| Phil Oetiker | ... | additional first assistant camera |
| Greg Rosinsky | ... | best boy |
| Steve Sands | ... | still photographer |
| Rob Southworth | ... | camera intern |
| Eric Swanek | ... | first assistant camera |
| Bryan Unger | ... | key grip (as Brian Unger) |
Casting Department
| Deborah Krainin | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Meredith Jacobson Marciano | ... | extras casting (as Meredith Jacobson) |
| Julie Alter | ... | casting consultant: Los Angeles (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Emelle Holmes | ... | costumer |
| Barbara Palmer | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Varcra Russal | ... | associate costume designer |
| Alexis Scott | ... | second wardrobe |
| Mary Sheldon | ... | costume technician |
| Marcia Whitney | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Scott Hornbacher | ... | assistant location manager |
| Félix Olivier | ... | location scout |
| Corinna Ott | ... | location assistant |
| K.C. Schulberg | ... | location supervisor |
Music Department
| Christopher Andrews | ... | music editor (as Chris Andrews) |
| Richie Boisits | ... | music recording engineer |
| Ernie Buonocore | ... | assistant music recording engineer |
| Greg Curry | ... | music recording engineer |
| David Keyes | ... | musician |
| Brian Koonin | ... | musician |
| Mark 'Love Man' Pender | ... | musician (as Mark Pender) |
| Billy Roues | ... | musician |
| Jerry Vivino | ... | musician |
| Max Weinberg | ... | musician |
| Peter Yellen | ... | musician |
| Ernie Savage | ... | music mixer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lisa Krueger | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Thomas H. Beattie | ... | driver (as Tom Beattie) |
| Pat King | ... | driver |
| Gene Kirley | ... | driver |
| Robert Lapine | ... | driver |
| Jimmy Nugent | ... | driver (as James Nugent) |
| Robert James Rauer | ... | driver (as Robert Rauer) |
| Hugh Rawson | ... | picture car coordinator |
| Kevin R. Wood | ... | driver (as Kevin Wood) |
Additional Crew
| Christopher Andrews | ... | creative consultant (as Chris Andrews) |
| Deborah Bacquel | ... | production auditor |
| Gerald Barclay | ... | production assistant |
| Michael Battin | ... | parking coordinator |
| Fausto Capozzi | ... | representative: Scena (as Fausto Cappozi) |
| Mike Gerzevitz | ... | production assistant |
| Lynn Goldman | ... | assistant auditor |
| Scott Hamilton | ... | press publicist |
| Jeannette Scheibe Hjorth | ... | production assistant (as Jeanette Scheibe) |
| Lys Hopper | ... | assistant production coordinator (as Lysbeth A. Hopper) |
| Tony Kono | ... | production assistant |
| John Landt | ... | production assistant |
| Chong Lee | ... | craft service |
| John Paul McIntyre | ... | creative consultant (as John P. McIntyre) |
| Regina McLeod | ... | production assistant |
| Kia B. Puriefoy | ... | production assistant (as Kia Puriefoy) |
| Thomas Reilly | ... | teamster captain (as Tom Reilly) |
| Susan Rosenberg | ... | production coordinator |
| Susan Rossi | ... | production assistant |
| Albert G. Ruben | ... | insurance |
| Susan Sloan | ... | on-set nurse |
| Lise Wald | ... | production assistant |
| Alex L. Worman | ... | publicity team |
| David Yashiv | ... | production assistant |
| Joe Zizzo | ... | production assistant |
| Dianne E. Collins | ... | publicist: M/S Billings Publicity Ltd. (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- IntraMovies (2010) (World-wide) (International Sales)
- Carolco Pictures (1990) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cinor (1990) (France) (theatrical)
- Cinépix Film Properties (CFP) (1990) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Concorde Film (1990) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Humax Pictures (1991) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Metropol-Filmverleih (1990) (Germany) (theatrical)
- New Line Cinema (1990) (United States) (theatrical) (through)
- Penta Distribuzione (1991) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors (1991) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Seven Arts Productions (1990) (United States) (theatrical)
- TV-Or (1990) (France) (theatrical)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2006) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Alliance Home Video (1991) (Canada) (VHS)
- Arrow (1990) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Artisan Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Ascot Elite Home Entertainment (2013) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Avid Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Canal+ (1992) (France) (tv)
- Carlton International Media (2000) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Cinépix Film Properties (CFP) (Canada) (VHS) (Québec) (French Dubbing)
- Emerald (2008) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2004) (United Arab Emirates) (Middle East, North Africa & Iran)
- Image Entertainment (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2014) (United States) (DVD) (Blu-ray included in triple feature with "Lords of War" and "Freelancers")
- Live Home Video (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Live Home Video (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Look Filmes (Brazil) (video)
- Maple Pictures (2007) (Canada) (DVD)
- Palace Pictures (1991) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Palace Video (1991) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Premiere Home Video (1991) (Australia) (VHS)
- Roadshow Films (1991) (Australia) (video premiere)
- Roadshow Home Video (1990) (Australia) (video) (under "Premiere Home Entertainment" label)
- Showtime Networks (1991) (United States) (tv)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2004) (Australia) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2009) (Australia) (video) (VOD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2012) (Australia) (tv)
- VPS Film-Entertainment GmbH (1991) (Germany) (VHS)
- Versus Entertainment (2005) (Spain) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- 11:24 Design Advertising (poster design)
- Bill Robinson Menswear (selected wardrobe)
- Bon Bon International (payroll & production accounting)
- Cerutti 1881 Paris (selected wardrobe)
- Completion Bond Company (completion bond)
- Culinary Connection (dpecial thanks)
- DuArt Film and Video (color)
- Lions Gate Entertainment (artwork anb and supplementary materials)
- M/S Billings Publicity Ltd. (publicity)
- N&D Film and Video (negative cutting)
- Private Property Sound (recorded and mixed at)
- Sound One Corporation (sound re-recorded at)
- THX Ltd. (digital mastering: THX Optimum Resolution DVD)
- Televis (special thanks)
- Televisa S.A. de C.V. (special thanks)
- The Optical House (titles)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 garykmcd |
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| Taglines | Not everyone who runs a city is elected. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,300,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Italian political magnate Silvio Berlusconi, the richest man in Italy, financed the film through NY-based producer Jay Julien and Italian intermediaries. See more » |
| Goofs | When Jump orders food at the chicken place, he asks how much and the clerk says "$56.70, total." However, in the same scene when Jump asks again, the clerk tells him "56.90." See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Postcards from the Edge/Saving Grace/White Hunter, Black Heart/After Dark, My Sweet (1990). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Concierto for Violin OP. 8# Autumn See more » |
| Quotes |
Frank White:
From now on, nothing goes down unless I'm involved. No blackjack no dope deals, no nothing. A nickel bag gets sold in the park, I want in. You guys got fat while everybody starved on the street. Now it's my turn. See more » |