Kingpin (2003– )

Writer:

David Mills (creator)

Stars:

Yancey Arias, Brian Benben, Bobby Cannavale

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Yancey Arias	...	Miguel Cadena (6 episodes, 2003)
Brian Benben	...	Dr. Heywood Klein (6 episodes, 2003)
Bobby Cannavale	...	Chato Cadena (6 episodes, 2003)
Angela Alvarado	...	DEA Agent Delia Flores (6 episodes, 2003)
Shay Roundtree	...	Junie Gatling (6 episodes, 2003)
Ruben Carbajal	...	Joey Cadena (6 episodes, 2003)
Sheryl Lee	...	Marlene McDillon Cadena (6 episodes, 2003)
Darius McCrary	...	Truck Thomas (5 episodes, 2003)
Greg Serano	...	Joaquin (5 episodes, 2003)
Wings Hauser	...	Doug Duffy (4 episodes, 2003)
Eduardo Palomo	...	Capt. Lazareno (3 episodes, 2003)
Pepe Serna	...	Jorge Romo (3 episodes, 2003)
Malik Yoba	...	Bobby Curtis (3 episodes, 2003)
Neko Parham	...	Shawn Bailey (3 episodes, 2003)
Maria Conchita Alonso	...	Ariela (2 episodes, 2003)
Robert Wisdom	...	Rolando (2 episodes, 2003)
Elpidia Carrillo	...	Lupita (2 episodes, 2003)
Lombardo Boyar	...	Romulo (2 episodes, 2003)
Julio Oscar Mechoso	...	Rafael (2 episodes, 2003)
Randle Mell	...	The American (2 episodes, 2003)
Rudy Moreno		(2 episodes, 2003)
Miguel Sandoval	...	Tio Beto (2 episodes, 2003)
Ismael 'East' Carlo		(2 episodes, 2003)
Toy Connor	...	Sharonda Clifford (2 episodes, 2003)
Lou Casal	...	Mike Apitone (2 episodes, 2003)
Sam Vlahos	...	Bishop (2 episodes, 2003)
Ivet Rios	...	Maribel (2 episodes, 2003)
Elika Crespo	...	Georgous Babe (2 episodes, 2003)
Andrea de Oliveira	...	Miguel's Secretary (2 episodes, 2003)
Hector Montejano	...	Hector (2 episodes, 2003)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

erotic dancing | drug trafficking | drug enforcement agency | strip club | conspiracy | 

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Taglines:

Rule the family. Control the empire.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 February 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kartellikuningas

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Knee Deep Productions, Paramount Network Television, Spelling Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (6 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Production designer Bernard Hides asked for an evergreen, leaf-bearing tree on one of the sets. Someone brought him a "Bottle Tree" (Brachychiton Populneus), an extremely common plant from Australia. Hides was asked if he was familiar with this variety and he replied that he had never seen a plant like it. Hides is a native of Australia and lived there most of his life.

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Connections

References Scarface (1983)

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Soundtracks

"Theme from Kingpin"
by Daniel Indart

User Reviews

Yancey Arias on "The Sopranos"

As you may know, HBO is replaying "The Sopranos" in its entirety (years one through four)at the rate of one episode per week each Sunday evening. Sunday, February 9th, marked the second episode of year one and in the most timely fashion, Yancey Arias (Miguel of "Kingpin" fame) makes a brief appearance as a gay car thief (Arnaz). He almost took a bullet, but was spared the indignation so he could star another day, apparently.

After having enjoyed the first two episodes of "Kingpin," I was a bit disappointed in the third installment of the series, although it had its moments, the canine shootings not being among them. Unbelievably, at least to me, "Kingpin" finished third in its timeslot, as it appears that the networks can continue to feed the masses predictably lame, tired and predictable programming and the herd will flock to it as if it were Aunt Bea's homemade apple pie. I'm expecting a very compelling fourth edition on Feb 11, which will serve as set up for the home stretch next week. If the last three episode are real strong, I think viewers will have found memories of "Kingpin," although daring to be different is not a guarantee of everlasting popularity.