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The Rise of the Krays

2015 · 110 min

A grim, low-budget trudge through London's underworld that feels more like a warning than a thrill.

Directed by
Zackary Adler
Genres
Crime
Starring
Kevin Leslie, Simon Cotton, Phil Dunster
Tagline
Brutal. Notorious. Legendary
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.

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Directed by
Zackary Adler
Genres
Crime
Starring
Kevin Leslie, Simon Cotton, Phil Dunster
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • crime
    • violence
    • power
    • ambition
    • betrayal
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language strong
    • Violence strong
    • Sex mild
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    Action5
    Horror3
    Humour2
    Realism8
    Romance2
    Tension7
    Darkness8
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight6

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    Genres
    crime
    Directed by
    Zackary Adler
    Written by
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    Starring
    Kevin Leslie, Simon Cotton, Phil Dunster, Danny Midwinter, Dan Parr, Alexa Morden, Philip Prajoux, Georg Nikoloff
    Music
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    Cinematography
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    Runtime
    110 min
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
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