Kingpin(1985)
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Kingpin Synopsis
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.
Kingpin (1985) is a drama film directed by Mike Walker, released on March 1, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Mitchell Manuel, Junior Amiga, Nicholas Rogers and Judith McIntosh. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Walker
- Writers:
- Mike Walker, Mitchell Manuel
- Producers:
- Gary Hannam
- Cinematographer:
- John Toon
- Composer:
- Andrew Hagen
- Production:
- Morrow Productions, Film Investment Corporation of New Zealand
- Status:
- Released
Kingpin (1985) Trailer
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Kingpin Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Mitchell Manuel
Mitchell Manuel
as Riki Nathan
- Junior Amiga
Junior Amiga
as Willie Hoto
- Nicholas Rogers
Nicholas Rogers
as Karl Stevens
- Judith McIntosh
Judith McIntosh
as Alison Eastwood
Terence Cooper
as Dave Adams
- Pater McCauley
Pater McCauley
as Paul Jefferies
Jim Moriarty
as Mike Herewini
Wi Kuki Kaa
as Mr Nathan
- Buddy Ruruku
Buddy Ruruku
as Earl Masters
Faifua Amiga Jr.
as Willie Hota
Kevin J. Wilson
as Len Crawford
- Eddie Campbell
Eddie Campbell
as Secure Man
Key crew
Directed by Mike Walker, written by Mike Walker and Mitchell Manuel, produced by Gary Hannam.
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Kingpin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Kingpin – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Kingpin?
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The main cast of Kingpin (1985) includes Mitchell Manuel, Junior Amiga, Nicholas Rogers, Judith McIntosh and Terence Cooper. The film was directed by Mike Walker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kingpin released?
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Kingpin was released on March 1, 1985 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Kingpin worth watching?
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Kingpin (1985) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kingpin?
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