The Krays(1990)
“When people are afraid of you... you can do anything. Remember that.”
Overview
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
Studio
Fugitive Features
Revenue
$9M
Cast
Gary Kemp
as Ronald Kray
Martin Kemp
as Reggie Kray
Billie Whitelaw
as Violet Kray
Tom Bell
as Jack 'The Hat' McVitie
Susan Fleetwood
as Rose
Charlotte Cornwell
as May
Kate Hardie
as Frances
Avis Bunnage
as Helen
Alfred Lynch
as Charlie Kray Snr
Gary Love
as Steve
Steven Berkoff
as George Cornell
Jimmy Jewel
as Cannonball Lee
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1990
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
Fugitive Features • Parkfield Entertainment
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Where can I watch The Krays?▼
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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 and released in 1990. It is a drama, crime, history film.
How long is The Krays?▼
The Krays has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in The Krays?▼
The cast of The Krays includes Gary Kemp as Ronald Kray, Martin Kemp as Reggie Kray, Billie Whitelaw as Violet Kray, Tom Bell as Jack 'The Hat' McVitie, Susan Fleetwood as Rose and more.
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