The krays is a film based on the lives and crimes of the british gangsters ronald and reginald kray, twins who are often referred to as the krays and were active in london in the 1960s. Whats on netflix thats worth watching wednesday, october 30, 20. The performance alone from hardy should give you enough juice to watch legend. This factbased movie follows the life of the twin crimelords in londons 60s underworld. Fun movie, but i wish hollywood would give us more true history to watch, rather than repeat it again and again. Nov 20, 2015 based on a true story, legend follows the tale of reginald reggie kray and his twin brother, ronald ronnie kray both portrayed by all around great guy tom hardy. For years, ronnie dreamed of turning the kray twins empire into a version of the new york mafias infamous killing factory known as murder, inc. Identical twin gangsters ronald and reginald kray tom hardy terrorize london during the 1950s and 1960s. Tom hardy, and the rest of the cast, give an outstanding performance.
Aug 27, 2015 the kray brothers are the subject of a new movie, legend, starring tom hardy in both roles. Legend chronicles lives of londons identical twin gangsters the new movie legend stars tom hardy as both ron and reggie kray, the legendary gangster twins who controlled east london in the 1960s. Where the kray twins gangster film legend got it all so. Legend is a 2015 biographical crime thriller film written and directed by american director brian helgeland. Sep 27, 2015 yesterdays blog was about comedy twins.
Tom hardy, emily browning, david thewlis, christopher. Dec 15, 2015 legend chronicles lives of londons identical twin gangsters the new movie legend stars tom hardy as both ron and reggie kray, the legendary gangster twins who controlled east london in the 1960s. It is adapted from john pearsons book the profession of violence. No mention was made of the main way they made their money,the protection racket. Tom hardys double take dilutes the story of the kray. Rons barely concealed volatility results in him publicly murdering george cornell, an associate of the torture gang, rivals of the krays. The true story of londons most notorious gangsters, twins reggie and ronnie kray. Tom hardy looks gangster as the kray twins in legend film.
Pity this film didnt make clear why instead of glamourising the krays and violence. The myth behind the legend 2015 is available on netflix since. The film is based on john pearsons killer true crime book, the profession of violence. The 36yearold british actor said on friday he was definitely on board with the. As the brothers rise through the criminal underworld, ronnie advances the family business with violence and intimidation while reggie struggles to go legitimate for local girl frances shea. Hardy was able to convince helgeland to let him play the role of both kray brothers after just one dinner so we. Tom hardy and tom hardy are the reasons to see legend, a gangster flick in which he does double duty as ronnie and reggie kray, the british gangster twins who had a moment in the 1960s. The rise and fall of the kray twins, which deals with their rise and fall, the relationship that bound them together, and follows their gruesome career to imprisonment for life in 1969. The krays is a 1990 british biographical crime drama film directed by peter medak. Identical twin gangsters ronald and reginald kray terrorize london during the 1960s. Apr 11, 2016 the kray twins walk part 3 with billy frost jeff mason lennie hamilton maureen flannigan and billy f duration.
Ronnie and reggie kray remain two of the most infamous criminals in british history. You might have gotten bashed on the head or even, after great provocation. Twin brothers ronnie and reggie kray become powerful gangsters in 1960s london. Nov 20, 2015 how did tom hardy play both kray twins in legend. The film charts the lives of the kray twins from childhood to adult life. Twenty years after witnessing a bus full of students disappear, astrid runs into a man she recognizes as one of the victims and begins to investigate. A netflix original film, this is more of a neonoir science fiction film than a gangster movie, but in terms of mystery, thrills and violence, it ticks all the boxes. The kray brothers are the subject of a new movie, legend, starring tom hardy in both roles. The movie sets up its narrative so that ron is the paranoid schizophrenic and reg is rational. Oct 30, 20 the krays is a 1990 film based on the lives and crimes of the english gangsters ronald and reginald kray, often referred to as the krays. Netflix new releases is a unofficial fansite for netflix and.
Tom hardy to play both kray twins film the guardian. Rent rise of the krays 2015 starring nicola stapleton and simon cotton on dvd and bluray. Tom hardy plays both kray twins in the uk trailer for legend. London had never seen anything quite like the brothers kray, the sadistic twins who ran a protection empire and palled around with cafe society. The film is poorly constructed and executed and even at just under an hour in length, it overstays its welcome. Peter medak directed this factbased drama, chronicling the lives of the infamous kray brothers. Studiocanal has debuted the uk trailer for legend, the upcoming true story of the kray twins, a pair of gangsters who controlled much of londons organized crime in the 1960s, featuring tom. This was a really inter esting movie because its based on a real l ife twin brother mobst ers. Twenty years after witnessing a bus full of students disappear, astrid. However, be warned this is told through the eyes and voice of reggies wife. At cannes this year there was a lot of interest in the film, with the response from buyers that it was.
The hollywood star tom hardy has confirmed he will play both kray twins in a new film about the east end gangsters. I happened to be present at the end of one of the krays old bailey trials. Tom hardy, emily browning, david thewlis watch all you want. Based on a true story, legend follows the tale of reginald reggie kray and his twin brother, ronald ronnie kray both portrayed by all around great guy tom hardy. The krays is a 1990 british drama film based on the lives and crimes of the british gangster twins ronald and reginald kray, often referred to as the krays. Bruno agrees to a fiftyfifty deal with reggie to split londons underground gambling profits in exchange for local protection by the brothers. Peter medak directed this factbased drama, chronicling the lives of the infamous kray brothers, notorious celebrities in 60s london. The brothers were twins, with reggie born ten minutes before ronnie. Make your movie list and get blurays and dvds conveniently delivered to you with free shipping both ways.
Rise of the krays based on a true story and told through the eyes of a close friend, identical twins reggie and ronnie kray rise as amateur boxers to become two of the englands most feared and respected criminals. New documentary claims both kray twins were bisexual out. Theres surely a good story to be found in the life of the kray brothers, a pair of gangsters who ruled east end london in the 1960s, and while legend at times gets close to finding something. Tom hardy, emily browning, david thewlis watch all you want for free. Playing the part of ronnie and reggie are no other than the kemp brothers of the 1980s pop group spandau ballet. Among the most notorious characters in britains gangster history, identical twins reginald and ronald kray frustrated authorities while transfixing and terrifying the public with untold criminal exploits, as recounted in this riveting biopic. British professional criminals followed a more genteel tradition until the krays came along in the 1950s and early 1960s. Reggie kray formed one half of one of britains most notorious crime duos. When you watch legend, the british gangster biopic that opens in theaters nov. Initially, this system is highly lucrative for the kray brothers.
Since 1998, dvd netflix has been the premier dvdbymail rental service. The krays 1990 dvd playable in north america the us, canada, mexico, etc. There are two things that save this movie from being a real bore, tom hardy as ron kray and tom hardy as reggie kray. Theres a new mob flick called legend headed into theaters, and it stars master class actor tom hardy as both twin english gangsters reggie and ronnie kray. Identical twins and notorious gangsters reggie and ronnie kray elude the authorities in 1960s london while transfixing and terrifying the public.
Twins ronnie gary kemp and reggie kray martin kemp are raised in east london, under the influence of their hateful but doting mother, violet billie whitelaw. The film has shot in many locations all over london, including the kray brothers famous stomping ground in the east end. Their parents already had a sixyearold son, charles. Legend seems like a movie scorsese might have made if he wasnt paying. Rent rise of the krays 2015 on dvd and bluray netflix. Ronald ron and reginald kray were born on 24 october 1933 in haggerston, east london, to charles david kray 10 march 1907 8 march 1983, a wardrobe dealer, and violet annie lee 5 august 1909 4 august 1982. Watch legend movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. The film stars billie whitelaw, tom bell, gary kemp and his real life younger brother martin kemp, who also both members of the new wave band spandau ballet.
The performance alone from hardy should give you enough juice to. The authors of this site also have no affiliation with netflix. Apr 30, 2015 studiocanal has debuted the uk trailer for legend, the upcoming true story of the kray twins, a pair of gangsters who controlled much of londons organized crime in the 1960s, featuring tom. The film was written by philip ridley and directed by peter medak. Although ronnie kray was said to be openly bisexual some even say he was gay, his twin brother reggie. Identical twins and notorious gangsters reggie and ronnie kray elude the authorities in 1960s london while transfixing and terrifying the. Technically, you could just see the thing without any prior knowledge of swinging londons golden boys of crime and. The kray twins walk part 3 with billy frost jeff mason lennie hamilton maureen flannigan and billy f duration.
Rent rise of the krays 2015 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. See more production information about this title on imdbpro. The film is based on the lives and crimes of the british gangster twins ronald and reginald kray, often referred to as the krays. Legend chronicles lives of londons identical twin gangsters. Staring alexander skarsgard as a mute bartender in 2035 berlin who is trying to unravel the mystery of what has happened to the woman he loves. My introduction to the kray brothers was the morrissey song the last of the famous international playboys. Biopic of the kray brothers, exploring their rise to power in the london underworld and conflicts with rival gangs from the point of view of reggies wife frances, who. Confidential, brian helgeland, comes a retelling of the story of the famous kray brothers, ronnie and reggie.
Based on a true story and told through the eyes of a close friend, identical twins reggie and ronnie kray rise as amateur boxers to become two of englands most feared and respected criminals. Legends to many, their fame was built on a fearsome reputation and almost mythical celebritylike status, but who were the real kray twins. Nov 20, 2015 tom hardy and tom hardy are the reasons to see legend, a gangster flick in which he does double duty as ronnie and reggie kray, the british gangster twins who had a moment in the 1960s. This little known movie made in 1990 is, in my humble opinion, one of the greatest gangsta movies of all time. The krays were twin gangsters who ruled londons stylish east end club scene, staking out their territory by committing the most violent crimes imaginable, preferring to perform the mos. The krays were twin gangsters who ruled londons stylish east end club scene, staking out their territory by committing the most violent crimes imaginable, preferring to perform the most torturous acts themselves.
Set in depressionera franklin county, virginia, a trio of bootlegging brothers are threatened. Here is all the information you need about legend on canadian netflix. Identical twins and notorious gangsters reggie and ronnie kray elude the authorities in 1960s london while transfixing. Rivals and other contemporaries discuss ronnie and reggie kray, the notoriously violent. Sep 16, 2015 the brothers paid, rather than threatened, a psychiatrist to certify ron. The myth behind the legend 2015 is available on netflix united states. Walker, who built a haircare empire that made her the first female selfmade millionaire. Follow the birth of the kray twins in this absorbing movie. Find out where the krays 1990 is streaming, if the krays 1990 is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Legend 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Most of our subscribers receive their discs within two business days. Written and directed by helgeland, the studiocanal, working title and cross creek film costars emily browning.
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