Kingpin (1985)

Directed by

Mike Walker

Genre

drama film

Country

New Zealand

Runtime

1h 30m

Rated

13

Rating

6.5 of 10 from 2 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

It follows a group of teenage boys living in a state-run training center in New Zealand. They deal with authority, each other, and their own hopes for the future.

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What happens

Kingpin is a 1985 New Zealand drama film directed by Mike Walker. 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. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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