Kingpin
“There can only be one 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.
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King Pin 2
Type: Clip • Published 2007-11-30
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →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
Kevin J. Wilson
Len Crawford
Eddie Campbell
Secure Man
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Walker
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Walker, Mitchell Manuel
- Original Score
- Andrew Hagen, Morton Wilson
- Original Title
- Kingpin
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Morrow Productions, Film Investment Corporation of New Zealand
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Walker
Mike Walker, Mitchell Manuel
Andrew Hagen, Morton Wilson
John Toon
Paul Sutorius
Gary Hannam
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Sutorius
Editor
Mike Walker
Screenplay
John Toon
Director of Photography
Andrew Hagen
Original Music Composer
Mike Walker
Director
Morton Wilson
Original Music Composer
Gary Hannam
Producer
Mitchell Manuel
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingpin
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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?
The principal cast of Kingpin includes Mitchell Manuel, Junior Amiga, Nicholas Rogers, Judith McIntosh, Terence Cooper.
When was Kingpin released and how long is it?
Kingpin was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Kingpin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kingpin was composed by Andrew Hagen, Morton Wilson.