New Zealand / Mar 01, 1985 / 13
Kingpin (1985)
Directed by Mike Walker
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There can only be one Kingpin
1h 30min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Willie, a likeable kid, forms a friendship with Rikki, a new arrival at the reform school. Willie discovers that Rikki is maybe tough enough to take on Karl, the kingpin. Although Rikki is strong, he does not like to fight, but tensions mount as Karl's bullying become more obnoxious. After being shown up by Willie, Karl loses his temper and gives Willie a thrashing. As a result, Willie joins with some other boys in an escape. They steal a car, get drunk, and have a serious accident. Meanwhile Rikki is in hospital, injured in a forestry "accident' engineered by Karl.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Wi Kuki Kaa | Mr Nathan |
| Buddy Ruruku | Earl Masters |
| Faifua Amiga Jr. | Willie Hota |
| Kevin J. Wilson | Len Crawford |
| Eddie Campbell | Secure Man |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Kingpin |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | New Zealand |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Morrow Productions, Film Investment Corporation of New Zealand |
| Release date | 1 marzo 1985 |
| Production | Gary Hannam |
| Writer | Mike Walker, Mitchell Manuel |
| Editing | Paul Sutorius |
| Cinematography | John Toon |
| Assistant directors | Mike Walker |
| Camera operators | John Toon |
| Additional photography | John Toon |
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| Music | Andrew Hagen, Morton Wilson |
| Sound | Andrew Hagen, Morton Wilson |
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