Who was Frank White the mobster?
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Frank White is a fictional character played by Christopher Walken in the film "King of New York." Directed by Abel Ferrera, "King of New York" debuted in 1990.
History
After being imprisoned in Sing Sing for drug trafficking, Frank White is released at the beginning of the film and reconstitutes his old crew.
Significance
White decides to become a champion of the poor by trying to improve the conditions in the South Bronx. His plan is to build a hospital and take out his competitors.
Effects
Although White tries to become the mayor of New York City, his murdering ways eventually catch up to him, and he is killed by the police.
Famous Ties
The line "I never killed a man who didn't deserve it" is one of the film's most quoted and best-loved lines, according to IMDB.com.
Fun Fact
The late rapper Notorious B.I.G. called himself the "black Frank White" as one of his nicknames.
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