Gary Kemp plays Ronnie Kray, Martin Kemp plays Reggie Kray, and Billie Whitelaw plays their mother Violet Kray in the 1990 British biographical crime film ‘The Krays’.
Main cast
- Ronnie KrayGary KempMain
- Reggie KrayMartin KempMain
- Violet KrayBillie WhitelawMain
- Jack ‘The Hat’ McVitieTom BellMain
Supporting cast
- RoseSusan FleetwoodSupp
- Cannonball LeeJimmy JewelSupp
- Chief Inspector ‘Nipper’ ReadJohn McEnerySupp
- Frances KrayKate HardieSupp
- Jack DicksonAvis BunnageSupp
- PC MaynardGary LoveSupp
- Charlie KrayAlfred LynchSupp
- Mr. LawsonMichael ElphickSupp
Guest & voice
- George CornellSteven BerkoffGuest
- Albert DonoghueVictor SpinettiGuest
- BarmaidBarbara HicksGuest
- Lady (at party)Sonia GrahamGuest
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About this cast
The 1990 film ‘The Krays’ stars real-life brothers Gary and Martin Kemp (of Spandau Ballet fame) as the infamous Kray twins, with Billie Whitelaw delivering a powerhouse performance as their formidable mother Violet. The film chronicles the rise and fall of Ronnie and Reggie Kray, the twin gangsters who terrorised London’s East End in the 1950s and 60s. It was directed by Peter Medak and remains…
FAQs
Who plays Ronnie Kray in The Krays (1990)?
Gary Kemp, one half of the pop duo Spandau Ballet, plays Ronnie Kray.
Who plays Reggie Kray in The Krays (1990)?
Martin Kemp, Gary’s real-life brother and also a member of Spandau Ballet, plays Reggie Kray.
Is The Krays (1990) based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the true story of the Kray twins, Ronnie and Reggie, who were notorious gangsters in London’s East End during the 1950s and 1960s.
Who directed the 1990 film The Krays?
The film was directed by Peter Medak, a Hungarian-born British director known for The Ruling Class and The Changeling.
What year was The Krays released?
The film was released in 1990, premiering at the Berlin International Film Festival before a theatrical release later that year.
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