Kingpin 

A drug cartel leader and his family try to keep what is "rightfully" theirs.

Creator:

David Mills

Stars:

Yancey Arias, Brian Benben, Bobby Cannavale

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 3 nominations.

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
Rubén J. 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

A drug cartel leader and his family try to keep what is "rightfully" theirs.

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Plot Keywords:

one word title | tv mini series | female rear nudity | assault rifle | michigan | 

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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:

Kingpin

Filming Locations:

El Paso, Texas, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Knee Deep Productions, Paramount Network Television, Spelling Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min (6 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

A full weekly series was planned. But low ratings for this miniseries caused those plans to be cancelled.

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Connections

References The Matrix (1999)

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Soundtracks

Theme from Kingpin
by Daniel Indart

User Reviews

Let's make Kingpin a regular show

I can't believe that "Kingpin" is getting thumped in the ratings by the usual sludge that nets like Fox dumb us down with every night. I think "Kingpin" is simply too hip and too ethnic for the masses. Well, it's their loss. I think the show is riveting, intriguing and I'm really looking forward to the next episode, but I am disappointed that "Kingpin" is just a six episode miniseries as opposed to twelve or more. BTW, Marlene is somewhat of a babe, but I wish she'd quit giving Miguel advice because he is obviously the most cerebral and wise of all those competing for domination of the cartel. Since NBC owns Bravo now, maybe they'll continue new eps. of "Kingpin" on Bravo next season if the ratings merit it. That would definitely bring some life to a network that most certainly needs it.

Mark