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1985

Kingpin

Directed by Mike Walker
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.

Duration

1h 30m

Released

March 1, 1985

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Cast12

  • Mitchell Manuel
  • Junior Amiga
  • Nicholas Rogers
  • Judith McIntosh
  • Terence Cooper
  • Pater McCauley
  • Jim Moriarty
  • Wi Kuki Kaa
  • Buddy Ruruku

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