Once Upon a Time in London

A gritty, violent crime saga that feels like a brutal history lesson, with a tense and cynical atmosphere.

Directed by

Simon Rumley

Genres

Crime

Starring

Terry Stone, Leo Gregory, Holly Earl

Overview

Billy Hill and Jack 'Spot' Comer were among the most notorious criminals in London up until the 1950s. Dramatising the violent reign of two of London's most notorious gangsters, Billy Hill (Leo Gregory) and Jack 'Spot' Comer (Terry Stone), ONCE UPON A TIME IN LONDON charts the legendary rise and fall of a nationwide criminal empire that lasted until the mid-fifties and which paved the way for the notorious Kray Twins and The Richardsons. This is the story of their rise and fall.

How it feels

Dark, tense, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, power, violence, betrayal

Content

Strong violence, gore and language. Mild sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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