Kingpin
There can only be one Kingpin
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.
Directed by Mike Walker · Written by Mike Walker
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Cast
- Mitchell Manuel Riki Nathan
- Junior Amiga Willie Hoto
- Nicholas Rogers Karl Stevens
- Judith McIntosh Alison Eastwood
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Terence Cooper Dave Adams - Pater McCauley Paul Jefferies
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Jim Moriarty Mike Herewini -
Wi Kuki Kaa Mr Nathan - Buddy Ruruku Earl Masters
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Faifua Amiga Jr. Willie Hota -
Kevin J. Wilson Len Crawford - Eddie Campbell Secure Man
Make it a double feature
3h 57m together
Kingpin
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A close match in mood and era.
