Review of King of New York (1990) by Cody C — 21 Aug 2012

I love this movie. Just watched it again for the first time in ages. The blu-ray is phenomenal. This is a beautifully shot movie.

This review of King of New York (1990) was written by Cody C on 21 Aug 2012.

King of New York has generally received positive reviews.

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