Abel Ferraras' "King of New York" is one of the most underrated movies of all time. To begin with, if you really sit back and look at all of the actors in this movie, there is no way in this day and age you could assemble a greater cast. King of New York features Christopher Walken ( at his peak - he's like Dennis hopper without steroids), Laurence Fishburne, David Caruso, and Wesley Snipes before most of them were truly famous.
The story is about a New York drug lord named Frank White (yes, this is the same Frank White that the Notorious BIG and other rappers refer to in their rhymes.) played by Christopher Walken who is let out of prison after serving 15 years. Once out of prison White is determined to make up for lost time and to continue to build his cartel and ultimately use money to fund hospitals and make the city of New York better. He teams up with his former workers led by high strung and insane Jimmy Jump and unforgettable character played by Laurence Fishburne (Larry at the time) who wields to 9 mili's and a sinister laugh when the stuff hits the fan.
David Caruso, Wesley Snipes and highly underrated Victor Argo play cops who are outraged by Whites release from prison and are so determined to get him back in that they will do anything to make sure White and his crew are off the street one way or the other.
This is a highly dramatic, riveting, and action packed film that will blow even the most jaded movie watchers away. I cannot say enough about this film, it is a must own and an all time classic...
"I'm not your problem, I'm just a business man."

For those of you who have not seen it yet and like Scarface.....get this new DVD version....neat extras include:

Commentary by director Abel Ferrara

Commentary by producer Mary Kane, editor Anthony Redman, composer Joe Delia, and associate producer Randy Sabusawa

Theatrical trailer(s), TV spot(s)

"A Short Film About the Long Career of Abel Ferrara" documentary

"The Adventures of Schoolly D: Snowboarder": a portrait of the father of gangsta rap and the inspiration for the movie

Schoolly D music video

[This message was edited Tue Apr 20 8:34:52 2004 by PusherMan]

Oh, shit. Time to get to my favorite video store. I fucking love Christopher Walken.

I LOVE this movie.

This is a great fucking film. Beers and Kind of New York....bliss. Oh, and strippers too.