'King of New York' Christopher Walken, Abel Ferrara.

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The team Andrew and Vartan break down the film King of New York. Released in 1990 it is a cult classic with a large following. But what the duo think? Is it worth all the hype all these years later. Very stylistic and violent the movie would pave the way for such knock offs as New Jack City and Department. Join us and let us know what you think of the film. WARNING SPOILERS! King of New York is a 1990 neo-noir gangster film directed by Abel Ferrara and written by Nicholas St. John. It stars Christopher Walken as a New York City drug kingpin rebuilding his criminal empire after his release from prison, while also attempting to go legitimate. Laurence Fishburne, David Caruso, Victor Argo and Wesley Snipes co-star, with supporting roles played by Giancarlo Esposito, Steve Buscemi, Paul Calderón, Janet Julian and Theresa Randle.