The Krays (1990)

Directed by

Peter Medak

Genre

drama film, biographical film, crime film, LGBTQ-related film

Country

United Kingdom

Runtime

1h 59m

Rated

R

Rating

6.0 of 10 from 121 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

The Krays follows the rise of twin brothers Ronnie and Reggie Kray as they build a criminal empire in 1960s London. The film shows their brutal gangster activities and the close bond with their controlling mother.

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What happens

The Krays is a 1990 British biographical crime drama film directed by Peter Medak. The film is based on the lives and crimes of the British gangster twins Ronald and Reginald Kray, often referred to as the Krays. The film stars Billie Whitelaw, Tom Bell, and real-life brothers (although not twins) Gary and Martin Kemp, both of whom were members of the band Spandau Ballet. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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