Movie Description
During the 1960's twin brothers Ronnie and Reggie Kray dominated London's underworld. They emerged from their violent schooldays into leaders of their own criminal mob. Soon their personal lives crumbled, they were tried for two brutal murders and are now serving a 30 year prison sentence. Peter Medak (ROMEO IS BLEEDING) directed this tale of the two brothers, based on the actual events. Real-life brothers Gary and Martin Kemp, former members of pop music act Spandau Ballet, play the siblings in the film.
During the 1960s twin brothers Ronnie and Reggie Kray dominated London's underworld. They emerged from their violent schooldays into leaders of their own criminal syndicate. Soon their personal lives crumbled and they were tried for two brutal murders--resulting in a 30-year prison sentence. Real-life brothers Gary and Martin Kemp, former members of pop music act Spandau Ballet, play the siblings in the film directed by Peter Medak (ROMEO IS BLEEDING) and based on the actual events.
| Credits | | Cast: | Kate Hardie, Martin Kemp, Susan Fleetwood |
Notes
Actor siblings Gary and Martin Kemp, both of whom portray the film's title characters, formerly performed together in the 1980's rock group Spandau Ballet.
Peter Medak, director of "The Krays," actually knew the real-life Kray brothers earlier in his filmmaking career. When Medak worked as an assistant director, the unhinged thugs were hired as security guards for on-location shooting during the 1962 production of "Sparrows Can't Sing"!
Produced by Parkfield Entertainment and Fugitive Features.
Available to buy in the UK.
Editorial Reviews
"...[An] absolute stunner of a crime film....A movie that explores the dark urges of the mind and leaves you shaken..."
Rolling Stone - p.96 - Peter Travers (11/01/1990)
"...Spooky and transfixing....[The Kemps] give haunting performances and are uncannily well used..."
New York Times - p.C12 - Janet Maslin (11/09/1990)
"...[The film] draws strength from its real-life origins..."
Los Angeles Times - Peter Rainer (11/09/1990)
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