Despite the bests efforts of the usually reliable, if hardly versatile, Tom Bell to rescue this pedestrian story of London’s most infamous gangsters, this really doesn’t light any touch papers. Perhaps because neither Martin nor Gary Kemp are much good as actors, nor do either of them exude any sense of menace as this rather tepid biopic trundles along for two hours. “Reggie” (Martin) and gay brother “Ronnie” (Gary)…
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.
Top 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
Steven Berkoff
George Cornell
Jimmy Jewel
Cannonball Lee
John McEnery
Eddie Pellam
Philip Bloomfield
Charlie Pellam
Sadie Frost
Sharon Pellam
Barbara Ferris
Mrs. Lawson
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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…
When was The Krays released?
The Krays was released in 1990.
What genres does The Krays belong to?
The Krays is categorised as Drama, Crime, History.
Who stars in The Krays?
The cast of The Krays includes Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, Billie Whitelaw, Tom Bell, Susan Fleetwood.