The Krays (1990)
When people are afraid of you... you can do anything. Remember that.
Twins Ronnie and Reggie Kray are raised in east London, under the influence of their hateful but doting mother Violet. As they grow up, Ronnie's violent nature takes over, and Reggie follows his brother's lead. The two become notorious crime lords who rule over the East End club scene. But at the height of their power, the brothers veer into different lives, giving the older crime bosses a chance to reclaim what the Krays took from them.
Director: Peter Medak
Genre: Drama, Crime, History
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: April 27, 1990
Cast
- Gary Kemp - Ronald Kray
- Martin Kemp - Reggie Kray
- Billie Whitelaw - Violet Kray
- Tom Bell - Jack 'The Hat' McVitie
- Susan Fleetwood - Rose
- Charlotte Cornwell - May
- Kate Hardie - Frances
- Avis Bunnage - Helen
- Alfred Lynch - Charlie Kray Snr
- Gary Love - Steve
Screenplay
Music: Michael Kamen
Cinematography: Alex Thomson
Editing: Martin Walsh
Production: Fugitive Features, Parkfield Entertainment
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: en
Themes
Inspiring True Stories
Keywords
gangster, based on true story, twins, 1960s, gay theme
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Krays about?
- Twins Ronnie and Reggie Kray are raised in east London, under the influence of their hateful but doting mother Violet. As they grow up, Ronnie's violent nature takes over, and Reggie follows his brother's lead. The two become notorious crime lords who rule over the East End club scene. But at the height of their power, the brothers veer into different lives, giving the older crime bosses a chance to reclaim what the Krays took from them.
- Who directed The Krays?
- The Krays was directed by Peter Medak.
- Who stars in The Krays?
- The Krays stars Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, Billie Whitelaw, Tom Bell, Susan Fleetwood, Charlotte Cornwell.
- How long is The Krays?
- The Krays has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is The Krays?
- The Krays is a Drama, Crime, History film.
- How much did The Krays gross?
- The Krays grossed $9M worldwide.
- Where was The Krays produced?
- The Krays was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Krays?
- The themes of The Krays include: Inspiring True Stories.