The Krays


11:45 pm - 01:40 am, Tuesday, May 19 on BBC One London (1)

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About this Broadcast

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Biopic of the infamous twin brothers who built up a criminal empire in the East End of London during the 1960s. Seizing territory from an already established rival by force, they quickly rose to prominence in the city's gangland culture. However, over time the brothers began to clash, while enemies stood ready to bring them down. Gangster biopic, starring Gary and Martin Kemp, Billie Whitelaw and Tom Bell.


1990 HD subtitles 16x9
Biopic Factual Gangster Movie/Drama Police/Crime Drama

Cast & Crew

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Gary Kemp (Actor) .. Ronnie Kray
Martin Kemp (Actor) .. Reggie Kray
Billie Whitelaw (Actor) .. Violet Kray
Tom Bell (Actor) .. Jack `The Hat" McVitie
Steven Berkoff (Actor) .. George Cornell
Susan Fleetwood (Actor) .. Rose
Charlotte Cornwell (Actor) .. May
Kate Hardie (Actor) .. Frances
Avis Bunnage (Actor) .. Helen
Gary Love (Actor) .. Steve
Jimmy Jewel (Actor) .. Cannonball Lee
Alfred Lynch (Actor) .. Charlie Kray
Peter Medak (Director)

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Did You Know..

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Gary Kemp (Actor) .. Ronnie Kray
Born: October 16, 1959 in London
Best Known For: Spandau Ballet.
Early-life: Born October 16, 1959, in Islington. At 10 his passion for music led his parents, Eileen and Frank, to give him his first guitar. One of his self-penned songs made such an impression on the Bishop of Stepney, he came round to his parents' house to present him with a tape recorder. In the 1970s he and his brother Martin went into acting in the Anna Scher Children's Theatre. They landed bit parts in Jackanory and the Children's Film Foundation movie, Hide and Seek. In 1978, Gary formed The Makers and when former member Richard Miller left, Martin took over on bass.
Career: Kemp changed the band's name to Spandau Ballet and started playing synthesiser as well as guitar. They were highlighted in an ITV documentary in 1980, prompting a number of record companies to sign them. They spent 10 years in the charts with hits such as True, Gold and Through the Barricades. The Kemp brothers returned to acting in 1990 with acclaimed performances in The Krays. After Spandau Ballet split up, Kemp spent his time acting with roles in The Bodyguard and Killing Zoe. Has also appeared in Murder in Mind for the BBC. Spandau Ballet reformed in 2009.
Quote: 'Songwriting helps me sort out my personal problems. With acting, you're just a tool for someone's ideas.'
Trivia: In 2012, Kemp received an Ivor Novello Award for his body of work.
Martin Kemp (Actor) .. Reggie Kray
Born: October 10, 1961 in Islington, London
Best Known For: Playing Steve Owen in EastEnders and being the bass guitarist in Spandau Ballet.
Early-life: Martin John Kemp was born in Islington, London, on October 10, 1961. He was a shy child until, at the age of seven, his mother started taking him and older brother Gary to acting classes run by Anna Scher, which boosted his confidence. By the time he was 10 he'd appeared in Jackanory, Rumpole Of The Bailey, and Dixon Of Dock Green. He left school at 16 and planned to become a printer, but gave up an apprenticeship to join brother Gary's band The Gentry, who were later renamed Spandau Ballet.
Career: Spandau Ballet became hugely successful, scoring numerous hits. When they split in 1990, Martin and Gary returned to acting, and surprised many critics with their performances as gangster twins Ronnie and Reggie in The Krays. Martin then tried his luck in Hollywood, but his career was put on hold in 1995 when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. In 1998, fully recovered, he accepted the role of Steve Owen in EastEnders, but quit four years later. He has since appeared in Daddy's Girl, Serious and Organised, Family, Brides in the Bath, Love Lies Bleeding and Waterloo Road. Spandau Ballet reformed in 2009 and Kemp came third in Celebrity Big Brother in 2012. He's also turned to directing with the film Stalker.
Quote: 'I don't agree with all those entertainers that say they would never let their children anywhere near entertainment. I've had such a fantastic time in this business that I would never stop them doing it.'
Billie Whitelaw (Actor) .. Violet Kray
Tom Bell (Actor) .. Jack `The Hat" McVitie
Steven Berkoff (Actor) .. George Cornell
Susan Fleetwood (Actor) .. Rose
Charlotte Cornwell (Actor) .. May
Kate Hardie (Actor) .. Frances
Avis Bunnage (Actor) .. Helen
Gary Love (Actor) .. Steve
Jimmy Jewel (Actor) .. Cannonball Lee
Alfred Lynch (Actor) .. Charlie Kray
Peter Medak (Director)

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Half Man
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