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Legend (I) (2015)

R  |   |  Biography, Crime, Thriller  |  20 November 2015 (USA)
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The film tells the story of the identical twin gangsters Reggie and Ronnie Kray, two of the most notorious criminals in British history, and their organised crime empire in the East End of London during the 1960s.

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Storyline

Focusing on the relationship between Reggie Kray and Frances Shea, told from France's' point of view as someone who knew him best, as well as the mental health issues Ronnie Kray faced and their rise to power as the notorious gangsters of London.

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Rated R for strong violence, language throughout, some sexual and drug material | See all certifications »

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Trivia

Tom Hardy had a serious ankle injury during a fight scene in a pub. See more »

Goofs

When Inspector Nipper Read is searching through the alley after being given the slip by Reggie and his Associate, you can clearly see plastic piping from a condensing boiler on the wall to the left of the shot. Condensing Boilers have only been around the past 20 or so years and the pipe work of the 50's/60's would have been copper, lead or iron. See more »

Quotes

Reggie Kray: My loyalty to my brother is how I measure myself
Frances Shea: What about your loyalty to me?
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Referenced in Film '72: Episode dated 12 November 2014 (2014) See more »

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26 September 2015 | by (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews

First off, hats off to the acting in this film - the cast did an amazing job.

I was worried when i saw the trailer but i gave it a chance and I'm so glad i did. Truly a very well put together film, with a plot that carried it through and several audience members including myself cried at times.

It showed the brothers in a different light. Allowing the audience to love them, hate them, sympathise and empathise with them. Tom hardy played both brothers excellently and hats off to the supporting actress who played Frances Kray - she did a fantastic job.

A film you could re-watch again and again, the atmosphere and the wardrobe were key aspects of this film and the director delivered on pulling out all the stops. The script was beautifully written.

That said, I'd ask you to remember that this film is from one take on the Krays, they were a complex pair and short of holding a séance, we will never know what went on in their minds - this film is an adaptation of an account.

Judge it on what you see, don't waste time with trailers that spoil parts for you. Buy a ticket and some popcorn and enjoy!


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