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tough, punchy story of life in a new zealand borstal moreCast
(Credited cast) | Junior Amiga | ... | Willie Hoto |
| Mitchell Manuel | ... | Rikihana Nathan |
| 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 |
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| Eddie Campbell | ... | Secure Man |
| Gilbert Goldie | ... | Teacher |
| Mitchell Mandel | ... | Riki Nathan |
| Peter Morgan | ... | Bop Boy 3 |
| Peter Rowell | ... | Farm Manager |
| Buddy Ruruku | ||
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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.