The Krays
“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.
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About The Krays
The Krays is a 1990 English-language drama, crime and history film directed by Peter Medak. The cast is led by Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, Billie Whitelaw. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings.
The Krays was produced by Fugitive Features and Parkfield Entertainment and made in United Kingdom. It was released on April 27, 1990, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter Medak
- Writers
- Philip Ridley
- Release date
- April 27, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Fugitive Features, Parkfield Entertainment
The Krays cast & crew
The Krays was directed by Peter Medak and written by Philip Ridley.
The cast features 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 Charlotte Cornwell as May.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Kamen, cinematography is by Alex Thomson, and it was produced by Ray Burdis and Paul Cowan.
Is The Krays worth watching?
The Krays holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 119 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, crime, and history, The Krays is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Krays
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
Steven Berkoff
George Cornell
Jimmy Jewel
Cannonball Lee
The Krays — FAQs
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▸What language is The Krays in?
The Krays is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Krays?
The Krays runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is The Krays rated?
The Krays is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 119 ratings.
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