The Krays

The Krays

UK 1990 - 119 min.

Starring: Gary Kemp (Ronnie Kray) - Martin Kemp - Billie Whitelaw - Kate Hardie - Tom Bell

Director: Peter Medak

Script: Philip Ridley

Production: Dominic Anciano - Ray Burdis

Music: Michael Kamen

Rating:

Summary

Based on the true story of the notorious Kray twins who ruled the London underworld in the 1960s this film takes us back to post war Britain and follows the rise and fall of those infamous gangsters. From their childhood days to their career as mobsters the movie concentrates on the more private drama and tragedy of the twins, their relationship to their mother and family, the unique bond between the brothers and their rather unsuccessful relationships outside the family.

Comment

This first of Gary's efforts for the big screen during his adult life has earned him and his brother a lot of respect among movie critics worldwide. The script and cast on the whole are brilliant, a masterpiece of outstanding quality and appeal. Just have a look at our rating and that says it all. A gem in anyone's filmography!

Availability

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