The Krays (1990): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Krays is a 1990 biographical drama directed by Peter Medak, starring Billie Whitelaw, Martin Kemp and Tom Bell. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $2.1 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1991. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Peter Medak
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Krays About?
The premise of The Krays without spoilers.
This biographical drama explores the final years of Ronnie and Reggie Kray, two of London's most notorious gangsters. Through the perspectives of those closest to them, the film reveals the complex dynamics of their criminal empire, showcasing the loyalty, brutality, and betrayals that defined their reign. It portrays their descent as their empire crumbles and the consequences of their actions come to light.
The Krays Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay kiss
- homosexual
- proles
- british criminal
- gay interest
- gay
- gangster
- male nudity
- real life siblings as fictional siblings
- incest subtext
- brutality
- gay slur
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- crime boss
- brother brother relationship
- mother son relationship
- london england
- homoeroticism
- weeping man
- drink thrown into someone's face
- identical twins
- family character name as title
- english culture
- english criminal
- real life brothers playing brothers
- true crime
- python
- drunkard
- stabbed in the face
- matriarch
- violence
- two headed fetus
- thug
- sociopath
- sex
- rivalry
- psychopath
- monologue
- lower class
- grandmother grandson relationship
- grandfather grandson relationship
- freakshow
- father son relationship
- family relationships
- despair
- cynicism
- cruelty
- cockney
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- aunt nephew relationship
- amorality
The Krays Cast
Billie Whitelaw leads the cast, with Martin Kemp and Tom Bell. Directed by Peter Medak; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Medak
Also Starring in The Krays
· 6 moreThe Krays Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Krays 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 6.8
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The Krays Box Office
The Krays grossed $2.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.1M
- US & Canada
- $2.1M
The Krays Awards & Nominations
The Krays earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1991.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1991 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Billie Whitelaw
The Krays Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette The Krays Q&A with Martin and Gary Kemp | BFI
Cars in The Krays
22 cars on screen, including the 1966 Jaguar 420 G Mk.X and the 1964 Bedford CAS Mk3.
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1966 Jaguar 420 G Mk.X Important role -
1964 Bedford CAS Mk3 Minor role -
1961 Daimler Majestic Major Minor role -
1964 Ford Zephyr 6 MkIII Minor role
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The Krays FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Krays, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Krays?
The Krays runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was The Krays released?
The Krays was released on November 9, 1990.
Who directed The Krays?
The Krays was directed by Peter Medak.
More films by Peter Medak Who is in the cast of The Krays?
The Krays stars Billie Whitelaw, Martin Kemp and Tom Bell, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Krays make at the box office?
The Krays grossed $2.1 million worldwide.
How is The Krays rated?
The Krays has 6.6/10 on IMDb and 70 on Metacritic.
Was The Krays nominated for any awards?
The Krays received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Krays have a post-credit scene?
No. The Krays has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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