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Kingpin

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Kingpin
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R,5hrs 3min
Genre:
Drama
Release:
2003
Directors:
James Hayman, Peter O'Fallon, Daniel Sackheim, Allen Coulter, Michael Robin
Distributor:
Lions Gate
Starring:
Yancey Arias, Sheryl Lee, Bobby Cannavale  ...more
Synopsis: Widely touted as NBC's answer to The Sopranos, the six-episode series Kingpin also drew heavily from the British mini-series Traffik. The nominal protagonist in this seamy, violent tale of a Mexican drug-trading family was Yancey Arias as Miguel Cadena, the Stanford-educated heir apparent to the Cardena criminal dynasty. Together with his icy, coke-addicted wife, Marlene (Sheryl Lee), Miguel coolly guided the destinies of his worldwide family business, eliminating enemies, friends, and loved ones ... Full Synopsis
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Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Some of the gags don't work, and yet I laughed at the Farrellys' audacity in trying them. And the humor isn't just gags and punch lines, but one accomplished comic performance after another. Full Review
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43
Mixed or Average Reviews
out of 100
Based on 14 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Yancey Arias
Miguel Cadena
Sheryl Lee
Marlene Cadena
Bobby Cannavale
Chato Cadena
Brian Benben
Dr. Heywood Klein
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"Kingpin" (1996) The character: Ernie McCracken What about him: A professional bowler, a con man, a...
Ricardo Antonio Chavira (Carlos Solis) Chavira's big-screen credits include "The Alamo" and several...
Brian Benben at the NBC Hosts the World Premiere of "Kingpin"
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