Kingpin (1985) Online
Filmed at and inspired by the residents of Kohitere Boys Training Centre in Levin, New Zealand, this tale follows a group of teens who are wards of the state. It was directed by Mike Walker, who co-wrote the script with Mitchell Manuel (who also played the part of Rikihana Nathan).
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
 | Junior Amiga | - | Willie Hoto |
| Mitchell Manuel | - | Riki Nathan |
| Nicholas Rogers | - | Karl Stevens |
| Judy McIntosh | - | Alison Eastwood (as Judith McIntosh) |
| Jim Moriarty | - | Mike Herewini |
| Terence Cooper | - | Dave Adams |
| Peter McCauley | - | Paul Jeffries |
| Wi Kuki Kaa | - | Mr Nathan |
 | Kevin J. Wilson | - | Len Crawford |
| Buddy Ruruku | - | Earl Masters |
| Shane Campbell | - | Shane Morgan |
| Barnard Kahu | - | Boy 1 |
| George Akavi | - | Edwin Kanara |
| Ben Fox | - | Louise Kara |
| Jamie Rafferty | - | Danny Rewi |
This was filmed on location in a real prison farm, near Levin, New Zealand. Much of the cast were actually real inmates at the time.
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