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The Krays [DVD] [1990]

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  • Actors: Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, Billie Whitelaw, Tom Bell, Susan Fleetwood
  • Directors: Peter Medak
  • Writers: Philip Ridley
  • Producers: Dominic Anciano, Jim Beach, Michele Kimche, Paul Cowan, Ray Burdis
  • Format: Full Screen, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Uca
  • DVD Release Date: 2 Feb 2009
  • Run Time: 115 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004R78K
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,763 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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4:3 Full Frame
DVD 9
English
English
Region 2
Stereo English
Stereo
Flesh And Blood, The Story Of The Krays Documentary


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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. Based on a true story.

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, 3 May 2006
By Ian Phillips (Bolton, Lancashire, UK) - See all my reviews
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vastly intelligent and utterly compelling biopic of Britain's most famous gangsters. When they weren't running shady protection rackets or inflicting horrific, gangland punishment on rival mobsters, the twin brothers contrarily made life generally safe for East Enders.

Writer Phillips Ridley and director Peter Medak shrewdly focus on the brothers complex personalities, showing their devotion as brothers to one another, their fierce loyalty to their mother and the rest of their family and their manically controlling and possessive hold over their lovers.

The film begins during World War 2 showing how the young Krays adapted to life in the East End during the war and some of the unscrupulous characters they met along the way as children which inevitably had some sort of psychological influence on them when they grew up.

The film chronicles their rise as rulers of the underworld and complimenting the rich, fine dialogue are the films two leading actors - a fantastic turn from ex- Spandau ballet members and real-life brothers, Martin and Gary kemp. Both put in concentrated, naturalistic and convincing performances.

Billie Whitelaw shines as their mother (who went on to win an oscar for her performance as Best Supporting Actress). Never once does she shrink to stereotype which is always so easy the case in roles such as these.

The film evokes a tense atmosphere throughout, building on suspense as the Krays steadily build their empire with a string of nightclubs and their protection rackets.

Some of the violent occurences in the film are stomach churning such as where one of the Krays sticks a sword directly through a rival mobsters palm whilst the bloody climax is played out to perfection.

Supporting performances from the likes of Tom Bell as Jack "the hat" Mcvitie, Susan Fleetwood as Charlotte Cornwell May and Kate Hardie as Frances are all equally superb and effective, each biting into their roles with seemingly a vengenace and making the most of every scene they're in.

A must see film that is gripping from beginning through to the bitter end
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Scared me!!!!, 30 Nov 2004
The 1989 film, the krays still astounds me today. after seeing it 3 years ago on tele, it is still one of the best britsh films i have seen for years. it deffinatly levels up with, Long Good Friday and A clockwork orange in its Violent Content, but still excellent.
the story follows the lives of the Kray Twins played wonderfully by the Kemp brothers - known for Spandaul Ballet and Martin in Eastenders. Gary Kemp gives an excellent insight into Ronnie, Into his violent behaviour, his short fuseness and his homosexuality. One interesting scene involves ronnie, after winning a boxing match, stareing at his brother to come and fight him. naturally it turns into a blood bath as everything seems to in this film! the film then continues allthe way to there arrest in 1969, leaving the film on the deaths of the 2 people the krays Murder. the film includes very bloody scenes such as a snooker hall fight in which ronnie puts a sword thru some one hand!!!!
its a must have video for gangster fans. and at this price, BUY NOW!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars BRITISH CINEMA AT ITS BEST........................., 28 Jun 2009
By L. Hay "Saturnicus" (Scotland) - See all my reviews
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A superb cast excel in this movie depicting the antics of the nation's most famous gangsters. Gary and Martin Kemp play the brothers Reggie and Ronnie Kray who ruled the East End of London throughout the 50's and 60's. Their adoring mother is played by the wonderful Billie Whitelaw. A multiude of well known faces appear portraying the Kray family, the gang and the opposition.
The story of the Krays is well known and there is no point in detailing their background, rise to notoriety and downfall, but this film pulls no punches and is frank and violent for its age.
The Krays have been the subject of much publicity and controversy over the decades, but they were certainly not saints or latter-day Robin Hoods.
It is all here.
Well worth watching.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A decent film, the Kemp brothers are the redeeming feature
This film does everything it says on the tin, it tells the story of the Kray twins keeping in all the well known bits and adding an attention grabbing narrative. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Helliecopter

5.0 out of 5 stars the krays
this is a classic film about the krays.it shows how they ruled the london crime scene in the 60s.it's got to be one of the best british films ever. Read more
Published 27 days ago by road nomad

5.0 out of 5 stars Kemps Are Classic
This is a fantastic movie, the Kemp brothers proved they were talented beyond their music. A great cast and an interesting story, fascinating to watch Gary and Martin's wonderful... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Karen F. Wynn

1.0 out of 5 stars Pathetic
Having just finished John Pearson's superb bio of the twins (The Profession of Violence) I thought I'd take a look at the film. I shouldn't have bothered. Read more
Published 1 month ago by lawrence_of_london

4.0 out of 5 stars The Krays
A cool film - I enjoyed, but not everyones cup of tea. Remember it's not a BIG budget film
Published 3 months ago by Seuzi

5.0 out of 5 stars happy with the dvds condition
was very happy with the condition of the dvd cant coment on if it plays ok as i havent watched it yet as i have seen it many times before on video but i just wanted to update all... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. L. J. U. Butler

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a manual for budding gangsters!
Having seen and enjoyed this film many times I bought it for a grandson who has since watched and also enjoyed it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Big Nana

1.0 out of 5 stars Krap
This film was such a disappointment for me, I really did expect a Great British gangster film that would show London's notorious criminals and how ruthless they were in their... Read more
Published on 26 April 2007 by J. BANKS

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