
King of New York
A darkly charismatic drug lord emerges from prison with a disturbingly altruistic agenda: to eliminate rivals and redistribute wealth to New York City’s disenfranchised, funded by his continued criminal enterprise. This isn't a tale of glamorous gangsterism, but a chilling exploration of power, control, and a twisted sense of civic duty unfolding against a bleak urban landscape. The film distinguishes itself through its operatic violence, stark visuals, and a protagonist whose moral compass is irrevocably broken yet surprisingly compelling – portraying not a hero, but a force of nature enacting a brutal, self-defined justice. The narrative builds to a shockingly decisive climax, fueled by the protagonist’s desire to leave a definitive, albeit controversial, legacy on the city he both exploits and seemingly wants to save.
Rolprentbesonderhede
- Regisseur
- Abel Ferrara
- Vrystellingsdatum
- 1990-07-18
- Looptyd
- 103 min
- Gradering
- 6.8 / 10 (797)
Rolverdeling
- Christopher Walken
- David Caruso
- Laurence Fishburne
- Victor Argo
- Wesley Snipes













