Kingpin is a 1985 New Zealand drama film directed by Mike Walker.[1] It was filmed at and inspired by the residents of Kohitere Boys Training Centre in Levin, New Zealand, it follows a group of teens who are wards of the state. Mike Walker co-wrote the script with Mitchell Manuel (who also played the part of Rikihana Nathan). It was entered into the 14th Moscow International Film Festival.[2]

Kingpin
Directed byMike Walker
Written byMitchell Manuel
Mike Walker
Produced byMike Walker
StarringJunior Amiga
CinematographyJohn Toon
Release date
  • July 1985 (1985-07)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryNew Zealand
LanguageEnglish

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  1. ^ "Kingpin". NZ Film Archive. Archived from the original on 9 February 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
  2. ^ "14th Moscow International Film Festival (1985)". MIFF. Archived from the original on 16 March 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
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