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The Rise of the Krays

The Rise of the Krays

Brutal. Notorious. Legendary

20154.71h 50mR

Overview

Follows the early years of two unknown 18 year old amateur boxers who quickly fought their way to become the most feared and respected villains in London. Told through the eyes of a close friend that survived them, we see them rise to infamy through drugs, sex and murder.

Directed by Zackary Adler
Written by Sebastian Brown, Ken Brown
Produced by Sebastian Brown, Craig Tuohy, Ken Brown
Box OfficeBudget: $2.5M0

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Top Cast

Kevin Leslie

Kevin Leslie

Reggie Kray

Simon Cotton

Simon Cotton

Ronnie Kray

Phil Dunster

Phil Dunster

Dickie

Danny Midwinter

Danny Midwinter

Leonard

D

Dan Parr

Teddy

A

Alexa Morden

Lisa Prescott

Philip Prajoux

Philip Prajoux

Sergio

Georg Nikoloff

Georg Nikoloff

Vittor

Helen Millar

Helen Millar

Carol

J

James Hepburn

Charlie Richardson

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About The Rise of the Krays

The Rise of the Krays is a crime film released in 2015. Directed by Zackary Adler, it stars Kevin Leslie, Simon Cotton, Phil Dunster. Follows the early years of two unknown 18 year old amateur boxers who quickly fought their way to become the most feared and respected villains in London. Told through the eyes of a close friend that survived them, we see them rise to infamy through drugs, sex and murder.

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