Kingpin

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 1, 1985

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

New Zealand

Production

Film Investment Corporation of New Zealand,Morrow Productions

Cast

Judith McIntosh,Nicholas Rogers,Wi Kuki Kaa,Pater McCauley,Mitchell Manuel,Eddie Campbell,Kevin J. Wilson,Buddy Ruruku,Faifua Amiga Jr.,Jim Moriartyand 2 more

Director

Mike Walker

Writer

Mitchell Manuel,Mike Walker

Producer

Gary Hannam

Cinematography

John Toon

Music

Andrew Hagen,Morton Wilson

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0211464