Movie Description
Kingpin
(1985)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Riki Nathan
Willie Hoto
Karl Stevens
Alison Eastwood
Dave Adams
Paul Jefferies
Mike Herewini
Mr Nathan
Earl Masters
Willie Hota
Len Crawford
Secure Man
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Facts
Original TitleKingpin
Status Released
Release Information
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1985-03-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 30m
Production CompaniesMorrow Productions,Film Investment Corporation of New Zealand
Genres
- Drama
