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The Krays (1990) -- This fact-based movie follows the life of the twin crime-lords in London's 60's underworld.

Overview

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Director:
Peter Medak
Writer:
Philip Ridley (written by)
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Release Date:
9 November 1990 (USA) more
Tagline:
When People are afraid of you, You can do anything. Remember that. more
Plot:
This fact-based movie follows the life of the twin crime-lords in London's 60's underworld. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 4 wins & 1 nomination more
User Comments:
Brilliant & Effective storytelling of Britain's worst nightmares! more (40 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Kray Twins (Europe: English title)
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Runtime:
119 min
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Gary Kemp worked out so much to prepare for his role that he gained 20 pounds. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: At the girlfriend’s house, Reggie Kray is seen out in the garden talking to his girlfriend. The neighbor's house clearly has UPVC double glazing. Modern double glazing was not introduced in the UK until the late 1970s and was not popular until the late 1980s. more
Quotes:
Violet Kray: Shall I tell you my dream? I dreamed that I was a beautiful white swan. And I could fly anywhere, do anything. I ate fish and pecked at things with my beak. And I had this egg, a beautiful egg it was. And there were noises coming from inside the shell... more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Gorgo (#10.9)" (1998) more
Soundtrack:
Walk Away more

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6 out of 11 people found the following comment useful.
Brilliant & Effective storytelling of Britain's worst nightmares!, 14 January 2005
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Author: Cava-1 from United Kingdom

This was the U.K.'s finest hour with The Krays in the spotlight. The right time and place it was to capture the true story of England's most notorious gangster's terrorising the East-End streets of London.

Shocking and brutal it was as this paints a really bleak and wonderful image of "Mother's little Monsters". Gary and Martin Kemp were truly convincing as the infamous twins, thus capturing the true and creepy feel of the main characters. But it's really Billie Whitelaw who steals the limelight as the forever loving Mother Violet Kray, as she really truly deserves more than her fair share of awards and praises in an unforgettable performance..

Though the film might be dated after some 14 years, it still gives it's chilling effect to the viewer losing none of it's shock value in the process.

Despite being underrated it's still brilliant to watch and should continue to stretch to an even wider audience of today. Let's just hope that no remakes are on the way though?

Hats off to Director Peter Medak, but what was up with him directing that Species II garbage?

Tough but Brilliant viewing.

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