Kingpin

Story

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.

Director

Mike Walker

Writers

Mike Walker, Mitchell Manuel

Language

English

Country

New Zealand

Release date

1 March 1985

Ensemble

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

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  Jim Moriarty

  Mike Herewini

• 

  Wi Kuki Kaa

  Mr Nathan

• Buddy Ruruku

  Earl Masters

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  Faifua Amiga Jr.

  Willie Hota

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  Kevin J. Wilson

  Len Crawford

• Eddie Campbell

  Secure Man