Kingpin (1985)

Director:

Mike Walker

Writers:

Mitchell Manuel, Mike Walker

Stars:

Junior Amiga, Nicholas Rogers, Judy McIntosh

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Junior Amiga	...	Willie Hoto
Nicholas Rogers	...	Karl Stevens
Judy McIntosh	...	Alison Eastwood (as Judith McIntosh)
Jim Moriarty	...	Mike Herewini
Terence Cooper	...	Dave Adams
Peter McCauley	...	Paul Jeffries
Wi Kuki Kaa	...	Mr Nathan
Kevin J. Wilson	...	Len Crawford
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Eddie Campbell	...	Secure Man
Gilbert Goldie	...	Teacher
Mitchell Manuel	...	Riki Nathan
Peter Morgan	...	Bop Boy 3
Peter Rowell	...	Farm Manager
Buddy Ruruku

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

independent film

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

July 1985 (Soviet Union)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

This was filmed on location in a real prison farm, near Levin, New Zealand. Much of the cast were actually real inmates at the time.

User Reviews

tough, punchy story of life in a new zealand borstal

Part two in an unofficial trilogy, preceded by Kingi's Story (1982 - TVM) and followed by Mark II (1987 - TVM). This bunch of films are all characterised by attempts to portray real-life troubles of young, urbanised Maori. Kingpin chronicles various power struggles, among the teenage inmates of a boys borstal/reform school, as well as the various personal difficulties and their attempts to try and reform. This film is pretty obscure, but worth checking out if you can find it on video; the narrative is strong, and the climax tough and exciting. Plenty of great breakdancing scenes, too.