This fact-based movie follows the life of the twin crime-lords in London's '60s underworld.
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- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 4 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Billie Whitelaw | ... |
Violet Kray
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| Tom Bell | ... |
Jack 'The Hat' McVitie
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| Gary Kemp | ... |
Ronald Kray
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| Martin Kemp | ... |
Reggie Kray
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| Susan Fleetwood | ... |
Rose
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Charlotte Cornwell | ... |
May
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| Kate Hardie | ... |
Frances
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| Avis Bunnage | ... |
Helen
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| Alfred Lynch | ... |
Charlie Kray
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| Gary Love | ... |
Steve
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| Steven Berkoff | ... |
George Cornell
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| Jimmy Jewel | ... |
Cannonball Lee
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| Barbara Ferris | ... |
Mrs. Lawson
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| Victor Spinetti | ... |
Mr. Lawson
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| John McEnery | ... |
Eddie Pellam
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Philip Bloomfield | ... |
Charlie Pellam
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| Norman Rossington | ... |
Shopkeeper
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| Patti Love | ... |
Iris
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| Michael Balfour | ... |
Referee
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Roger Monk | ... |
Charlie Jnr.
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| Jimmy Flint | ... |
Perry
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Andrew Kitchen | ... |
Dennis
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| Michael Joseph Carr | ... |
Eddie
(as Michael Carr)
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| Ian Burfield | ... |
Whip
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Bob Brimson | ... |
Grey
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Russell Gold | ... |
Terry
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David Arlen | ... |
Dickie
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| Jon McKenna | ... |
Sam Ripley
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| Sean Blowers | ... |
Chris Ripley
(as Sean Blower)
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| Murray Melvin | ... |
Newsagent
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| Sadie Frost | ... |
Sharon Pellam
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| Stephen Lewis | ... |
Policeman
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Peter Turner | ... |
Regal Manager
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| Soo Drouet | ... |
Jack's Girlfriend
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| John H. Stracey | ... |
Boxer
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| David Fenwick | ... |
Doctor
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Laura Cox | ... |
Ivy
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| Angus MacInnes | ... |
Palendri
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Michael Tezcan | ... |
Italian Gangster
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Richard Vanstone | ... |
Man Cut Outside Regal
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Chris Pitt | ... |
Young Eddie
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Mark Burdis | ... |
Mark
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Pete Gillett | ... |
Man in Fight
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Julie May | ... |
Midwife
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Jackie Downey | ... |
Angry Customer
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| Vernon Dobtcheff | ... |
Teacher
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Ryan Ward | ... |
Steve's Friend
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Chrissie Cotterill | ... |
Barmaid
(as Chrissie Coterill)
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Simon Foy | ... |
Lost Boy
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Tony Sands | ... |
Lost Boy
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Behrouz Behnejad | ... |
Maltese Gangster
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Mathew Barney | ... |
Boy in Classroom
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| Ben Brazier | ... |
Charlie Aged 12
(as Benjamin Brazier)
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John-Paul White | ... |
Ron aged 3
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Michael White | ... |
Reg Aged 3
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Harlon Haveland | ... |
Ron aged 8
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| Samson Haveland | ... |
Reg Aged 8
(as Sam Haveland)
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Jason Bennett | ... |
Ron aged 12
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| Jamie Bennett | ... |
Reg Aged 12
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Jimmy Batten | ... |
Straker
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| Brian Nickels | ... |
Frank
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Dave Courtney | ... |
Bill
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Ben Mansworth | ... |
Tom
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Del Baker | ... |
Gangster (uncredited)
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Sean Barry-Weske | ... |
Postman / Block Warden (uncredited)
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Marc Boyle | ... |
Marc Boyle (uncredited)
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| Terence Dackombe | ... |
Thug (uncredited)
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| Michael Elphick | ... |
George - Prisoner (uncredited)
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Lew Hooper | ... |
Man in Club (uncredited)
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| Frank Jarvis | ... |
Drill Sergeant (uncredited)
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Andrew Michael Jolley | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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Eric Kent | ... |
Boxing Spectator (uncredited)
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Tom Lucy | ... |
Gangster (uncredited)
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| Lenny McLean | ... |
Spectator at Ringside (uncredited)
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| Julia Migenes | ... |
Judy Garland (uncredited)
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Victoria Moore | ... |
Little girl in shop (uncredited)
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| Jonty Reason | ... |
Thug (uncredited)
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| Tina Simmons | ... |
Neighbour (uncredited)
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Susie Ann Watkins | ... |
Susie (uncredited)
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Brian Wilson | ... |
Tourist (uncredited)
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| Fred Wood | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Peter Medak | ||
Written by
| Philip Ridley | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Dominic Anciano | ... | producer |
| Jim Beach | ... | executive producer |
| Ray Burdis | ... | producer |
| Paul Cowan | ... | associate producer |
| Michele Kimche | ... | executive producer |
| Stuart St Paul | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Michael Kamen | ||
Cinematography by
| Alex Thomson | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Martin Walsh | ||
Editorial Department
| Gilmore Smith | ... | second assistant editor (as Gilmour Smyth) |
| Elaine Thomas | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Noel Davis | ||
| Jeremy Zimmermann | ... | (as Jeremy Zimmerman) |
Production Design by
| Michael Pickwoad | ||
Art Direction by
| Michael Buchanan | ||
Costume Design by
| Lindy Hemming | ||
Makeup Department
| Jennifer Boost | ... | chief makeup artiste |
| Karen Edwards | ... | hair dresser |
| Patricia Kirkman | ... | chief hair dresser |
| Ailbhe Lemass | ... | makeup artist |
| Aaron Sherman | ... | prosthetics |
| Maralyn Sherman | ... | prosthetics |
Production Management
| Ken Shane | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bernard Bellew | ... | third assistant director |
| Simon Moseley | ... | second assistant director |
| Michael Zimbrich | ... | first assistant director |
| Stuart St Paul | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Alan Ashby | ... | charge hand plasterer |
| Bobby Betts | ... | charge hand painter (as Robert Betts) |
| Angus Cameron | ... | assistant art director |
| Alan Chesters | ... | construction manager |
| Aron Clayton | ... | art department runner |
| Winston Depper | ... | dressing props |
| Martin Duffy | ... | chargehand carpenter |
| Jim Foran | ... | charge hand carpenter |
| Bert Gadsden | ... | stand-by propman (as Burt Gadsden) |
| Alan Hooper | ... | stand-by painter |
| David Ned Kelly | ... | stand-by carpenter (as Ned Kelly) |
| Steve Payne | ... | dressing props |
| Rodney Pincott | ... | stand-by propman |
| Anna Pinnock | ... | prop buyer |
| Doug Purdy | ... | dressing props |
| Paul Turner | ... | property master |
| Brian Webb | ... | charge hand stagehand |
| Michael Webb | ... | stand-by stagehand |
Sound Department
| Alan Corder | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Leonard Green | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Derek Holding | ... | adr editor |
| Gerry Humphreys | ... | sound mixer |
| Eddy Joseph | ... | dialogue editor |
| Godfrey Kirby | ... | sound recordist |
| Jack T. Knight | ... | footsteps editor (as Jack Knight) |
| Dick Philip | ... | boom operator |
| Jupiter Sen | ... | dubbing editor |
| Geoffrey Simm | ... | sound maintenance |
| Bronwyn Wolfe | ... | assistant dubbing editor (as Bronwyn Wolf) |
| Dean Humphreys | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Graham Aikman | ... | pyrotechnician |
| Ken Lailey | ... | special effects supervisor (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Simon Dowling | ... | main title designer (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Del Baker | ... | stunt performer |
| Marc Boyle | ... | stunt performer |
| Tony Ellis | ... | stunt performer |
| Sarah Franzl | ... | stunt performer (as Sara Franzl) |
| Frank Henson | ... | stunt performer |
| Jeff Hewitt-Davis | ... | stunt performer (as Jeff Davis) |
| Sy Hollands | ... | stunt performer |
| Jazzer Jeyes | ... | stunt performer (as Jazz Jeyes) |
| Vincent Keane | ... | stunt performer |
| Tim Lawrence | ... | stunt performer |
| Tom Lucy | ... | stunt performer |
| Stuart St Paul | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Malcolm Weaver | ... | stunt performer |
| Steve Whyment | ... | stunt performer |
| Rod Woodruff | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Peter Allwork | ... | aerial photographer |
| Richard Blanshard | ... | still photographer |
| George Boner | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Sonny Burdis | ... | electrician |
| Frederick Crawford | ... | stand-by rigger |
| Tony Cridlin | ... | grip |
| Dave Everall | ... | charge hand rigger |
| Dennis Kington | ... | steadicam operator |
| Nic Milner | ... | focus puller (as Nick Milner) |
| David Morani | ... | gaffer (as Dave Moroni) |
| Dave Owen | ... | electrician |
| Steve Potts | ... | electrician |
| Alex Thomson | ... | camera operator |
| Chyna Thomson | ... | clapper loader |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Anthony Black | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Robyn Elliott | ... | wardrobe assistant (as Robyn Elliot) |
| Alex Grace | ... | set costumer |
| Debbie Scott | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Nigel Simcock | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Christine Tucker | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Bob Jordan | ... | location manager |
| Lew Morgan | ... | location services |
| Taratoa Stappard | ... | location runner |
| Katie Thompstone | ... | location assistant |
| Jonathan Wicks | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| Tom Boyd | ... | oboe soloist |
| Michael Kamen | ... | music producer |
| Stephen McLaughlin | ... | music mixer |
| Edward Shearmur | ... | assistant: Mr. Kamen (as Ed Shearmur) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Renée Glynne | ... | script supervisor (as Renee Glynne) |
Additional Crew
| Mike Ashwell | ... | executive: for Jim Beach |
| Clare Beatty | ... | unit nurse |
| Wayne Docksey | ... | Animal Consultant |
| Barry Gold | ... | legal services: (Parkfield) (as Barry Gold at Gold Mann and Co.) |
| Maurice Hutchinson | ... | jobfit trainee |
| Caroline Knollys | ... | production runner |
| Charlie Kray | ... | technical assistant (as Charles Kray) |
| David Laidlaw | ... | production runner |
| David Lawley-Wakelin | ... | production runner |
| Gay Lawley-Wakelin | ... | assistant accountant (as Gay Huse) |
| Dione Orrom | ... | production coordinator |
| Rosie Piggott | ... | miscellaneous crew |
| Mikaela Skinner | ... | production runner |
| Bob Storer | ... | legal services: (Fugitive) (as Bob Storer at Harbottle and Lewis) |
| Catrin Strong | ... | floor runner |
| Paul Van Der Weele | ... | production accountant |
| Emma Ward | ... | production assistant |
| Robert Warren | ... | security (as Robert Warren of Topguard Security) |
| Nicola Watkins | ... | production runner |
| Betty Williams | ... | assistant accountant |
| Gary Bunn | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Roger Daltrey | ... | special thanks |
| Paul Feldman | ... | special thanks |
| Duncan Heath | ... | special thanks |
| Iain Hill | ... | special thanks |
| Dave Read | ... | special thanks |
| Anna Scher | ... | special thanks |
| Sam Schwartz | ... | special thanks |
| Charles Verrall | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- J. Arthur Rank Film Distributors (1990) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Miramax (1990) (United States) (theatrical)
- RCA / Columbia Pictures Video (1990) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (1991) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Universal Pictures (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Cineplex Odeon Films (1990) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Palace Films (Australia) (theatrical)
- Phase Films (1991) (France) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1991) (Japan) (theatrical)
- América Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Arrow Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Cecchi Gori Home Video (2005) (Italy) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2008) (Germany) (DVD)
- New Gold Entertainment (1990) (Italy)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1991) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Screen Media Ventures (1995) (World-wide)
- Transeuropa Video Entertainment (TVE) (1991) (Argentina) (VHS)
Special Effects
- Ken Lailey Effects (special effects)
Other Companies
- Agfa Gevaert (film stock)
- Crew Catering (location catering)
- Dolby Stereo (in selected theatres)
- Film Finance (completion guarantee)
- Film Flow (location transport)
- Film Lighting Services (lighting equipment)
- Greenwich Borough Council (special thanks)
- Greenwich Council (special thanks)
- Master Rock Studios (music recorded at)
- Members of the Anna Scher Theatre (special thanks)
- Morris Angel (costumes supplied by)
- Phil Symes Associates (publicity)
- Point to Point (travel by)
- Reid and Casement Research (film research)
- Ruben Sedgwick Ltd. (insurance)
- Sammy's (Moviecam camera and lenses from)
- Sapex Scripts (post-production script services)
- Sarm Studios (West) (music recorded at)
- The East End Advertiser (special thanks)
- The Optical Partnership (titles and opticals)
- The Residents of Caradoc Street and Neighbouring Streets in Greenwich (special thanks)
- The Town House (music recorded at)
- Topguard Security (security by)
- Twickenham Film Studios (sound re-recording at)
- United Media Film Sales (the producers gratefully acknowledge the help of, in the making and marketing of this film)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The life of a pair of twins (Ronald and Reginald Kray) who were born in London in 1934 and when they grew up became gangsters selling protection.
Written by Michel Rudoy |
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| Taglines | When People are afraid of you, You can do anything. Remember that. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Reggie Kray reportedly wrote regular fan letters to Martin Kemp. See more » |
| Goofs | In the boxing scene at the fairground, the twins' are portrayed as young adults and that the fight between them transpires after Ronnie knocks out the prize fighter - this incident actually took place when they were both small boys. The ringmaster shouted to the crowd if anyone wanted to take on the show fighter and the young Ronnie Kray shouted that he'd fight him. Amid much laughter, the referee pointedly said he was a bit young - whereupon Reggie stepped up and challenged his brother. They fought gamely, and were both awarded half a crown for their efforts; this was also the bout that led to their later semi-professional careers as pugilists. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Dances with Wolves/Graffiti Bridge/The Krays/The Rescuers Down Under (1990). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Bittersweet See more » |
| Quotes |
Rose:
I was on the bus the other day. And some old toerag was boasting about all he'd suffered during the war. Stupid old... I tell you, they don't know. It was the women who had the war - the real war. The women were left at home in the shit, not sitting in some sparkling plane or gleaming tank. There's no glamour for us. They should have been with me when old Pauline Woolley went in to labour. D'you remember that, Violet? Violet Kray: Yes, yes I do, darling. Rose: Seven hours of screaming down Bethnal Green bloody tube station. Then I had to cut the baby's head off - to save the mother's life. She died anyway, poor old cow. God, there was so much blood! Jesus! And the abortions. Those poor girls. One day they'll drain Victoria Park lake. And you know what they'll find? What glorious remnants of the Second World War? Babies, that's what. Bullets and dead babies. Men! Mum's right. They stay kids all their fucking lives. And they end up heroes - or monsters. Either way they win. Women have to grow up. If *they* stay children, they become victims. See more » |