King of New York(1990)
Not everyone who runs a city is elected.
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.
Movie: King of New York
Top 10 Billed Cast
Frank White
Dennis Gilley
Jimmy Jump
Roy Bishop
Thomas Flanigan
Jennifer
Larry Wong
Lance
Joey Dalesio
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