Question 1

Which Italian billionaire financed King of New York through intermediaries?

Accepted Answer

Italian political magnate Silvio Berlusconi, the richest man in Italy, financed the film through NY-based producer Jay Julien and Italian intermediaries.

Question 2

What unusual casting story involves Laurence Fishburne getting a role without an audition?

Accepted Answer

Laurence Fishburne persistently begged director Abel Ferrara for an audition for Jimmy Jump, got the part just by coming in looking exactly as he does in the film, and did not have to audition.

Question 3

Which major New York festival first showcased King of New York?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the New York Film Festival in 1990.

Question 4

What real-life connection did director Abel Ferrara have to Wesley Snipes' on-screen family?

Accepted Answer

Abel Ferrara's young adopted daughter plays Wesley Snipes' daughter in the wedding sequence.

Question 5

What was Wesley Snipes' living situation during the production of King of New York?

Accepted Answer

Abel Ferrara claims Wesley Snipes was living in his car during production of this film.

Question 6

What surprising political figure financed King of New York?

Accepted Answer

Italian political magnate Silvio Berlusconi, the richest man in Italy, financed the film through NY-based producer Jay Julien and Italian intermediaries.

Question 7

Which actor was living in his car during the production?

Accepted Answer

Abel Ferrara claims Wesley Snipes was living in his car during production of this film.

Question 8

How did Laurence Fishburne land the role of Jimmy Jump?

Accepted Answer

Laurence Fishburne persistently begged director Abel Ferrara for an audition, got the part by coming in looking exactly as he does in the film, and did not have to audition.

Question 9

What is the central conflict driving the story of King of New York?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

Which major film festivals featured King of New York in 1990?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the New York Film Festival and the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 1990.

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