King of New York (1990)

Thriller Crime Directed by Abel Ferrara
→ Influenced 4 films ← Inspired by 1 films

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.

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Influenced By

  1. The French Connection (1971)
    "While predating "King of New York," this film's gritty portrayal of New York's crime scene has been cited by the Safdie brothers as an influence on their work, which in turn draws from Ferrara's film." Far Out Magazine source

Influenced

  1. Bad Lieutenant (1992)
    "Also directed by Abel Ferrara, this film continues the exploration of morally ambiguous characters in New York's crime scene, a theme central to "King of New York." The shift from the stylistic allure of "King of New York" to the raw portrayal in "Bad Lieutenant" reflects Ferrara's evolving narrative approach." Evenbetter source
  2. Uncut Gems (2019)
    "The Safdie brothers' film shares thematic and stylistic elements with "King of New York," such as the portrayal of charismatic anti-heroes navigating New York's underworld. The Safdies have acknowledged "King of New York" as an influence on their work." 10 Movies That Influenced Uncut Gems (Coming Soon To Netflix) Mike Reistetter ScreenRant
  3. Good Time (2017)
    "Another Safdie brothers' film, "Good Time," reflects the influence of "King of New York" through its depiction of a protagonist entangled in New York's criminal underworld, showcasing a frenetic and immersive storytelling style." 10 Movies That Influenced Uncut Gems (Coming Soon To Netflix) Mike Reistetter ScreenRant
  4. Pulp Fiction (1994)
    "Quentin Tarantino has expressed admiration for "King of New York," considering it a cinematic masterpiece that influenced his filmmaking style. The film's narrative structure and character development bear similarities to Tarantino's work." This Forgotten Gangster Movie Is One of Quentin Tarantino's Favorites Angelo Delos Trinos CBR

King of New York (1990), directed by Abel Ferrara, was inspired by 1 earlier film — including The French Connection — and has been cited as an influence on 4 later works, such as Bad Lieutenant, Uncut Gems, and Good Time. Check out the citations below.