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The Krays (film)

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'The Krays' is a 1990 British biographical crime drama film directed by Peter Medak. The film is based on the lives and crimes of the British gangster twins Ronald and Reginald Kray, often referred to as The Krays. The film stars Billie Whitelaw, Tom Bell, and real life brothers Gary and Martin Kemp, both of whom were members of the band Spandau Ballet.

Plot



The film charts the lives of the Kray twins from childhood to adult life. The plot focuses on the relationship between the twins and their doting mother (Whitelaw). Ronald (Gary Kemp) is the dominant one, influencing his brother Reginald (Martin Kemp) to perform several acts of violence as they rise to power as the leaders of a powerful organised gang in 1960s London.

Cast



Reception



'The Krays' holds a rating of 82% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 17 reviews.

Box Office

The film opened at the top of the UK box office with a gross of 1,036,117 for the week. It remained at number one for a second week and went on to gross 3,707,649 ($7 million) at the UK box office. In the United States and Canada, it grossed $2,060,847.

Awards

*'Nominee' Best Supporting Actress - BAFTA (Billie Whitelaw)

*'Winner' Best Film - Evening Standard British Film Awards (Peter Medak)

*'Winner' Most Promising Newcomer - Evening Standard British Film Awards (Philip Ridley)

*'Winner' Best Actress - International Fantasy Film Awards (Fantasporto) (Billie Whitelaw)

*'Nominee' Best Film - International Fantasy Film Awards (Fantasporto) (Peter Medak)

*'Winner' George Delerue Prize for Music - Ghent International Film Festival (Michael Kamen)

See also



* 'Legend,' a 2015 film with Tom Hardy playing both brothers

References




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