Kingpin (1985)
There can only be one Kingpin
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.
Director: Mike Walker
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 1, 1985
Cast
- Mitchell Manuel - Riki Nathan
- Junior Amiga - Willie Hoto
- Nicholas Rogers - Karl Stevens
- Judith McIntosh - Alison Eastwood
- Terence Cooper - Dave Adams
- Pater McCauley - Paul Jefferies
- Jim Moriarty - Mike Herewini
- Wi Kuki Kaa - Mr Nathan
- Buddy Ruruku - Earl Masters
- Faifua Amiga Jr. - Willie Hota
Screenplay
- Mike Walker (Screenplay)
- Mitchell Manuel (Screenplay)
Music: Andrew Hagen, Morton Wilson
Cinematography: John Toon
Editing: Paul Sutorius
Production: Morrow Productions, Film Investment Corporation of New Zealand
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
reform school
More Films by Director: Mike Walker
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kingpin about?
- 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.
- Who directed Kingpin?
- Kingpin was directed by Mike Walker.
- Who stars in Kingpin?
- Kingpin stars Mitchell Manuel, Junior Amiga, Nicholas Rogers, Judith McIntosh, Terence Cooper, Pater McCauley.
- How long is Kingpin?
- Kingpin has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Kingpin?
- Kingpin is a Drama film.
- Where was Kingpin produced?
- Kingpin was produced in New Zealand.