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The Krays

“When people are afraid of you... you can do anything. Remember that.”

1990 · 1 h 59 min
Directed by Peter Medak · Canada · Canadian Cinema
DramaCrimeHistory

Cast

Gary Kemp Martin Kemp Billie Whitelaw Tom Bell Susan Fleetwood Charlotte Cornwell

Credits

Written by: Philip Ridley

Plot

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.

Sinekatalog’s take

A gangster biography fixed on a mother's grip and a brother's violent instincts. Stylish and moody, with a strong sense of period and menace. Better as a character portrait than as a tidy history lesson.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.6 / 10 (9,855 votes)
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