Friend of the Krays Reacts to Tom Hardy in Legend (Jack McVitie, George Cornell, Charlie Richardson)

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  • Watch as ex-British gangster Stephen Gillen reacts to another film that is very personal to him: Legend (2015). As someone, who knew Reggie Kray very well, as well as Charlie Kray, Stephen gives insider knowledge and secrets about the history of the Kray twins. He also talks about his own history with people like Jack 'The Hat' McVitie, George 'The Blind Beggar' Cornell, and Charlie Richardson. Is Tom Hardy's performance authentic to the men themselves? Does the film do them justice? Stay till the end to find out his thoughts.
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    Timestamps
    00:00 Teaser
    00:14 Intro
    01:04 Film reaction
    16:34 Was Tom Hardy authentic?
    17:05 Reggie Kray vs Charles Bronson
    17:40 Views on homosexuality
    18:18 Treatment of women in that life?
    18:57 Reggie's final days
    21:24 Did Reggie Kray have regrets?
    21:46 Tom Hardy's performance?
    22:31 Is the film authentic?
    23:07 What's the message?
    23:29 Was it too violent?
    23:55 Film review
    24:48 Outro
    25:16 Charlie Kray story
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  • @stephen.gillen
    @stephen.gillen  3 місяці тому +26

    Big respect to everyone here and all your comments. They're all well noted. Link for the book below guys, would love yous to read it and let me know what you think.
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    • @Doddseyy
      @Doddseyy 3 місяці тому +1

      Awesome to see the perspective of someone who knew the twins, out of interest if you have the time what do you think of the omission of Charlie Kay from the movie, as there is no mention of him in the film.
      Much respect and love as well for giving as unbiased a view as possible

    • @koDaffi
      @koDaffi 3 місяці тому +1

      ​​@@DoddseyyYeah is odd. I guess they figured an extra brother would throw off the twin thing. Plus the movie does a bad job of portraying them. Krays in reality were only big in South London and wanted to be as big as the Richardson's who were more in line with OC and business ventures all around the world. Movie was good for what it was though. Check out Charlie from 2000 with Luke Goss too

    • @irh1738
      @irh1738 8 днів тому

      @@Doddseyythe best film was the 90s Kemp Film. They told it properly.

  • @mecca6801
    @mecca6801 Рік тому +524

    this film is highly underrated and is a brilliant showcase of Tom Hardy's acting!

    • @DaveTaste
      @DaveTaste Рік тому +8

      Everything that ever happened is underrated

    • @holliswilliams8426
      @holliswilliams8426 Рік тому +3

      @@DaveTaste that kind of sounds like one of those ''you miss every shot you don't take''-type of statements lol

    • @LumpyAdams
      @LumpyAdams Рік тому +4

      ​@@DaveTaste Everything is underrated AND "brilliant." If this knob said it was a CLASSIC then he'd hit the trifecta of overused termonology on UA-cam.

    • @DaveTaste
      @DaveTaste Рік тому +2

      @@LumpyAdams some things are criminally underrated too.

    • @mmorgan3852
      @mmorgan3852 11 місяців тому +2

      The film's Downfall is how historically inaccurate it is.

  • @Paddy.C
    @Paddy.C Рік тому +736

    A few people from that era have said that they'd much rather fight Ronnie than Reggie, because Ron was a lot slower, and left himself open to counters, whereas Reggie had much more of a boxer's speed, accuracy and instincts.
    In any kind of negotiation though, they'd rather deal with Reg, because Ronnie was so prone to irrationality and sudden, extreme violence.

    • @RJ-wx3fh
      @RJ-wx3fh Рік тому +50

      A terrifying double act, both bright men, it seems, Both handy in violent situations, but having to deal with them both in any context must have been very unsettling

    • @phillym723
      @phillym723 Рік тому

      @@RJ-wx3fh both as thick as shit. Tough. But thick

    • @rossdawson5575
      @rossdawson5575 Рік тому +12

      Ronnie allegedly took a beating off Cornell in a pub car park, which led to the revenge killing.

    • @Paddy.C
      @Paddy.C Рік тому +6

      @@rossdawson5575
      Yeah, I heard a similar account, that they had a set-to at a club on a night out, which ended with their respective groups of friends breaking it up, and pulling them apart.
      But before they did, it was Cornell who was dominating.
      So although his crew were saying "C'mon Ronnie, leave it, he ain't worth it" etc., everyone there knew if they'd let it play out, George would have absolutely pummelled Ron.
      As you say, hence why Ronnie decided he 'had to go', and made his move when the rest of the Richardson mob were either in hospital, in hiding, or in the nick.

    • @Rwoarr
      @Rwoarr Рік тому +6

      Wow what great input! Also after looking at these scenes it kinda seems like they were aware of that and Tom brought a unique way of fighting to each brother

  • @paulsmith2516
    @paulsmith2516 7 місяців тому +51

    My Dad had a workmate named Archie, a Glaseegian. He told the story of when he first left Glasgow in the early 60sto move down to London to find work aged just 18. He ended up staying in the East End and in his first week there he went in to a little greasy spoon caff one morning for breakfast. He noticed that there were only two other customers in the caff, two men who were dressed like City gents in fine, expensive looking suits. As Archie was eating, he noticed one of the men kept looking at him, really staring him out. Archie being a typical young wide boy Glaswegian grew increasingly annoyed by this and eventually his patience ran out and he snapped at the man "D'ye want a photie?!?" at which point the other gent at the table, who had been simply reading his paper and drinking his tea the whole time, looked up, folded up the paper got up and came right up to Archie, leaning RIGHT over him and said very softly yet VERY menacingly right into Archie's ear "Sonny, you're a very young lad, obviously not from around 'ere and you clearly have no idea who me and my brother are. Apologise to my brother and we'll say no more about it." Archie instantly did exactly as he was asked, left the rest of his breakfast and BOLTED! So that was the story of how my Dad's pal Archie met Ronnie and Reggie Kray!!!

    • @InspirationalCave-jw3dr
      @InspirationalCave-jw3dr 3 місяці тому +1

      Being a Glesga boy myself I'd Love mer input such as I Love our legend's wherever wee Glasgow troops venture
      JstSayin WhatWeeSeeSeeksUs❤

    • @MikeGervasi
      @MikeGervasi Місяць тому +1

      He was a smart lad, that Archie.

    • @brabhamfreaman166
      @brabhamfreaman166 Місяць тому +3

      Evidently, Archie was introduced to the wisdom of picking (and not!) your fights carefully. A cautionary tale indeed and one Archie may have been fortunate enough to live to tell. Cool story 😃

    • @russell-di8js
      @russell-di8js 2 дні тому

      @@MikeGervasi The whispering twin was no doughnut that morning either!

  • @eccentricshaun7637
    @eccentricshaun7637 Рік тому +24

    My Uncle was a Taxi driver and once picked them up. Was told if anyone gives him trouble he was to come to them.

    • @TheMikesc15
      @TheMikesc15 3 дні тому

      good he didn't. That's textbook stuff for getting someone in your pocket lol.

  • @J.Harry.T
    @J.Harry.T Рік тому +53

    I am often amazed by how many ‘Old friends’ the Krays had.

    • @archbishoporlok273
      @archbishoporlok273 10 місяців тому +13

      This one was born 2 years after they went to prison for life.

    • @trustno1480
      @trustno1480 4 місяці тому

      @@archbishoporlok273😂😂

    • @Fitz1993
      @Fitz1993 3 місяці тому +5

      @@archbishoporlok273 Yeah unless this guy is in his 80's the math aint mathing...

    • @user-eo3vk3ul7w
      @user-eo3vk3ul7w 2 місяці тому +4

      He said he met them in prison

    • @bryan7938
      @bryan7938 14 днів тому

      Everyone who came from the East End has a story. My Dad was from Custom House London and knew Frances Sheas brother so not the Krays but knew the fallout of her suicide. He weren’t a gangster, he was a docker. Then there are third hand stories ………I agree, look at the funerals, but everyone has stories.

  • @studio2165
    @studio2165 Рік тому +24

    It must have been hard for Reggie kmowing that Ronnie was the reason why they were both in prison for the rest of their lives.

  • @AnglOsAxOn2
    @AnglOsAxOn2 Рік тому +50

    The killing of Jack. Jack was angry at the twins because they never respected him, that was probably because he would drink a lot of alcohol and take drugs, then he would become very loud and aggressive, which annoyed the twins. The final point came when Jack entered a pub frequented by the twins with a shotgun, his drunken fueled intention was to shoot them but they were not there at that time.
    The twins had had enough of Jacks behavior and decided to give him a warning, just a warning. The plan was to pretend there was a party and invite him, they used a flat owned by a girl who was asked to leave for the night. A couple of the twins associates went to Jack and asked him if he'd like to attend a party which of course he accepted. When he arrived he was met by Reggie who told him that in no uncertain terms was he to continue with his behavior-Evidently Reggie punched him-At which point Jack began to leave the room, however being in a drunken state, and annoyed with the twins, he turned around and returned and began arguing with Reggie. At which point Reggie produced a gun and pointed it at Jack-At this point Reggie was psychologically and emotionally disturbed by the death of Francis-Reggie pulled the trigger but the gun failed to fire, Ronnie then produced a knife handed it to Reggie and the rest is history.
    Jack was never supposed to have died that night.

  • @badfellow8422
    @badfellow8422 Рік тому +21

    Thr "gimme that" after Ronnie gets his nose broken sends me everytime

  • @alpscarlett8897
    @alpscarlett8897 Рік тому +159

    Paranoid schizophrenic walks into a bar my favourite joke

  • @captainmotion4524
    @captainmotion4524 Рік тому +580

    You sir need to be in film or television, you would make a great actor, articulate in what you say and you have a striking look, as ive said before Robert De Niro springs to mind

    • @184tosh
      @184tosh Рік тому +10

      Was thinking the same.

    • @mrbipolarmattyhoward6071
      @mrbipolarmattyhoward6071 Рік тому +5

      some don't get lucky breaks come from drug drink brutalised familys on the streets at 12/13 crime is all they have

    • @owencoll8474
      @owencoll8474 Рік тому +2

      Scotland Yard

    • @datadavis
      @datadavis Рік тому +5

      Everyone don't want to be in fucking film or television

    • @partybusexperiance3289
      @partybusexperiance3289 Рік тому +2

      wow, I was thinking the same thing. If I made movies I would seek him out

  • @bradfry5403
    @bradfry5403 Рік тому +94

    Really enjoyed that , this guy seems very genuine, a lot of people who claim to have known the Kray's put them down and make out like they were a couple of jokers in a strange attempt to big themselves up , but this guy had no hidden agendas.

  • @CDN296
    @CDN296 6 місяців тому +23

    I always loved the bar fight scene , so many great lines

  • @stevekombolis3197
    @stevekombolis3197 Рік тому +102

    I didn’t think I’d watch all the way through because almost 30 minutes for a movie review seemed long but the time flew by. Very interesting and your personal knowledge provided so much extra detail. Thank you for a great clip

    • @MassivePonyFan
      @MassivePonyFan Рік тому +2

      Then there is me, no idea what this movie is about and watched the whole review.

  • @cato7778
    @cato7778 Рік тому +21

    I remember seeing Reg on TV in the 90s. He seemed quite calm and reserved as he got older.
    Cheers

  • @sentimentalbloke185
    @sentimentalbloke185 11 місяців тому +14

    The only bad part of the film was telling it through the eyes of Frances rather than another character such as Charlie or Violet.

  • @peakypeabody
    @peakypeabody Рік тому +207

    I love hearing your stories and you telling us your input on how you think they were portrayed and just on the actual people themselves. I'd actually much rather hear these things from someone who actually knew these people. Thank you for sharing your experiences and input Stephen!
    "He's a fucking peeping Tom!" 😂 Charlie sounded like a funny guy

    • @teijeveenstra7806
      @teijeveenstra7806 Рік тому +4

      I agree. But he didn’t know them very well. They were born in 1933, and this dude is not 90. If he is 70, he was 17 when the krays went to prison

    • @Ishbikes
      @Ishbikes Рік тому +5

      @@teijeveenstra7806 exactly, I guess anyone who was born can make a video with hand me down stories from their grandad

    • @jaydebeer7251
      @jaydebeer7251 Рік тому +1

      Most are dead... but there's a guy called John hiebner who knew them both... he looked after reg in his late years in prison....

    • @2rare2die100
      @2rare2die100 11 місяців тому +1

      @@teijeveenstra7806 This guy didn’t even move to London until 1979, and the Krays had been locked up for 10 years by then. I’d say he didn’t know them personally at all, and he definitely didn’t know them while they were still operating.

  • @leejohnstone4663
    @leejohnstone4663 Рік тому +14

    The Kemp brothers visited the Krays in prison/Broadmoor. Gary Kemp also read up on paranoid schizophrenia so he can portray Ronnie Kray as close to real life as possible

  • @schrodingerscat1863
    @schrodingerscat1863 Рік тому +78

    It's understandable that the true brutality of 1960s east end gangland is watered down for film as most would find it too horrific if it were portrayed truly accurately. Personally I think Legend got the balance just about right making the film watchable but giving the audience an understanding of the kind of world they Kray's lived in. To my mind 8/10 is about right, it's a great film and got the balance of story telling and brutal reality about right.

  • @mckenzie.latham91
    @mckenzie.latham91 11 місяців тому +18

    What i love about the bar fight was the reason that Ronnie left was because he thought they were going to have a gun fight so he brought his gun
    but once they revealed that they were using hand weapons instead, he had to go get his hammers from the car and was pissed off about having to do that.

    • @kayrichardson1321
      @kayrichardson1321 8 місяців тому +10

      Didnt have a gun on him... It was a rouse to leave and return with weapons

    • @damotheman4196
      @damotheman4196 7 місяців тому +3

      ​@@kayrichardson1321Yep.

  • @johardy8512
    @johardy8512 Рік тому +13

    I recently watched the film again, and believe it is the best portayal of how it really was in the days, Tom Hardy plays both roles with an amazing portrayal of the differences between these men. I believe the violence portrayed, using fists and tools, is far more shocking to our eyes than using guns. Times were depressing, London partly destroyed and being rebuilt, chances for new businesses...and enough people taking their chances, wanting a piece of it. Thanks so much for this review that demonstrates how the times emerged from the rubble of war and destruction of a different era.

  • @ryanvandoren1519
    @ryanvandoren1519 Рік тому +9

    Love the way this dude speaks and explains things

  • @danieldoesdumbstuff
    @danieldoesdumbstuff Рік тому +11

    Man...I am speechless. You have so much insider information it's amazing. You've earned my subscription

  • @stevenwilson5737
    @stevenwilson5737 Рік тому +37

    Eddie Richardsons book was a hard but engaging read. He had his own opinions about the Brothers, however the real torture gang were the Richardsons. Charlie was basically the Down fall. Great content.

  • @websterlee7708
    @websterlee7708 Рік тому +19

    I think this has been my favourite segment you’ve done Mr. G. Great commentary! Great stories. Felt very front row seating. Well done.👍

  • @tarantulagirl
    @tarantulagirl Рік тому +8

    This film was very generous to The Krays having Tom Hardy play them.

  • @kubhlaikhan2015
    @kubhlaikhan2015 Рік тому +47

    Would love to see more about Charlie Kray because he was a smart interesting character, and hard-done by - by the police, the courts and by most kray biographers. I met him in about 1980 and was charmed immediately. Found him to be frank, generous, thoughtful, courteous and very intelligent. He was also very revealing and his role in events is bigger than most people seem to think (but mostly in a good way). He ended his days with a 12 year stretch that was a complete fit-up by the police. Even now it isn't too late to prosecute those officers for corruption and give Charlie's family compensation for those lost years. A good man.

    • @jjjjj858
      @jjjjj858 Рік тому +1

      him and his brothers were nonces he was nothing as what you just called him mate

    • @Gazzi79
      @Gazzi79 Рік тому

      Another nonce just like his brothers.

    • @dankavanagh4415
      @dankavanagh4415 10 місяців тому +1

      @@jjjjj858knew him did ya?

  • @davepike7546
    @davepike7546 3 місяці тому +2

    Stephen your eloquence and knowledge has sucked me in. I grew up around violence and gangs, but we're talking mindless and far from organised, hence the growth of knife crime in London especially. The violence is never strategic or based on respect, but random. I spent most of my working life, working with young people at risk and trying to make my experiences make a difference. I don't hold gangsterism in some sparkly world, as I know where it starts and also the damage it does. But if you are working class whether black or white, it's always an outlet and factor in so many lives. Thanks for your insights.

  • @OdinSmilesRavensLaugh72051
    @OdinSmilesRavensLaugh72051 Рік тому +4

    Funnily enough me and my mrs ReWatched 'Legend' earlier on today..
    Great film, Tom Hardy was amazing portraying BOTH brothers absolutely mind blowing

  • @shanethrelfall416
    @shanethrelfall416 16 днів тому +1

    Watched this movie so many times and it never gets boring

  • @lambdao1693
    @lambdao1693 Рік тому +7

    This sir has a great accent, the pleasure of hearing it from the man who knew Cray twins themselves is something out of this world. He should have his own bio depicted, I tell you🔥🔥

    • @MattF12765
      @MattF12765 Рік тому +2

      He was too young to know the Krays. Get a calculator.

  • @lauxo36
    @lauxo36 Рік тому +18

    This was a fantastic video! The editing is great and the stories are super captivating and interesting. Big fan 😊

  • @scottwheeler6807
    @scottwheeler6807 Рік тому +3

    I remember seeing Charlie in a club I used to go to with my dad on sat afternoons when I was a kid . I’d go there and play pool with other kids , my dad used to drink in he’s company . The club was the Stubbs club Forest Gate/ Stratford.. was early 80s . Great memories.

  • @thedumbnicname
    @thedumbnicname Рік тому +7

    My boss grew up in the East end, and said that he was a collector growing up. I asked if he knew the Krays, and he would only say he seen them around and trained in the same gym. I figured that he collected for them, because who else would her work for, but he gets "dodgey" when I ask about them...

    • @mcka1985
      @mcka1985 6 місяців тому +1

      Ya boss is old school 👍

  • @frankward8336
    @frankward8336 2 місяці тому +4

    Tom Hardy in Peaky Blinders. Superb.

    • @russell-di8js
      @russell-di8js 2 дні тому

      Good actor when the parts are well written!

  • @christinehallfeldt4280
    @christinehallfeldt4280 10 днів тому +1

    Such a wonderfully beautiful and strikingly sad story. I felt for Francis as she was an infp personality type which is why her brother kept telling Reggie she was sensitive. As a sensitive type an infp also being attracted to the strong alpha with a beautiful soul is enivitable but sometimes the darkness of that man can strip the light of that woman. I love their beautiful tragic story and how even though in some ways Reggie was to blame for her death he still loved her ❤❤❤ we infps always believe we can tame or heal the scars of the beast in the man but sometimes it is beyond our control

  • @marcballard9428
    @marcballard9428 Рік тому +51

    That was amazing! Hearing a reaction from someone who knew them, who can relate and explain through personal experience. Legendary reaction to Legend

    • @michelerenea6477
      @michelerenea6477 Рік тому

      TOTALLY!! There's nothing like hearing it from someone who actually knows! 👍

    • @Ishbikes
      @Ishbikes Рік тому +3

      Can y’all explain how he knew them? When he was a kid when they went to jail?

    • @jamiemcg3223
      @jamiemcg3223 Рік тому +1

      @@Ishbikes exactly. he talks about being around in the 60's, but he`s 51 lol

    • @billpugh58
      @billpugh58 10 місяців тому

      He never met them! Lying crims remain lying crims

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    @stephen.gillen  Рік тому

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  • @Three_Sevens
    @Three_Sevens Рік тому +14

    But how old is this guy to have been friends with the Kray twins? He looks very good for his age.

    • @3socksmorgan485
      @3socksmorgan485 Рік тому +1

      He's 50, he must of been in his 20's and reggie was in his 60's when they in prison together

  • @ChickSage
    @ChickSage Рік тому +21

    I'm in the USA and had never heard of these guys, until I saw that movie. I liked it. Thank you for sharing your insight. I'm curious and interested in finding out more about your production company.

    • @stephen.gillen
      @stephen.gillen  Рік тому +3

      Glad you enjoyed it. My production company roarmediacreative.com

  • @deannoble673
    @deannoble673 Рік тому +43

    Really enjoyed this one. I particularly liked the little anecdote at the end. A good illustration of the bits of humour needed in a difficult situation such as incarceration.

  • @Pamela-jb3nz
    @Pamela-jb3nz 9 місяців тому +5

    One of the best movies ever OMG Tom Hardy!!!

  • @brabhamfreaman166
    @brabhamfreaman166 Місяць тому +1

    Really like how even-handed Stephen is with respect to characters he knows and also their portrayal onscreen. No one’s all bad or all bad (*edit*: {obviously I meant “all bad or all good” but I’m old and my memory’s on a par with that of a goldfish so 🤷 mea culpa)}, and he gives his honest opinion of the effect of mental health on the twins.

  • @bollockchops
    @bollockchops 3 місяці тому +2

    What a great personality sir ,I could listen for hours ,from west London ❤🇬🇧

  • @jaradbadder8300
    @jaradbadder8300 4 місяці тому +2

    My dad new both off the crays in prison and told me so much about them

  • @James-qd8he
    @James-qd8he 18 днів тому +1

    Tom Hardy not being nominated for an Oscar for Legend is. FUCKING CRIMINAL.

  • @johnny2f55
    @johnny2f55 2 місяці тому +1

    Great to see these people discussed in terms of the different sides of their characters, that people aren't one-sided and easily defined, which a lot of folks forget when condemning them.

  • @ninanightnurse
    @ninanightnurse 2 місяці тому +2

    I loved it...brilliant acting by Tom❤

  • @dakotagilbert7321
    @dakotagilbert7321 Рік тому +4

    Tom and Emily are so cute together. They really should do a romance movie together. Their chemistry is fire

  • @trevordoocey7969
    @trevordoocey7969 Рік тому +2

    Hi Steven it's trev dec singer songwriter here just to say hello and this one is brilliant God bless Declan xxx keep up the good work

  • @conmcgrath7174
    @conmcgrath7174 16 днів тому +1

    My uncle was the landlord of 'the Rose and Crown', the Krays favourite 'local' and it helped that their mother liked him? He never saw bother, he never saw anything? They were good friends.

  • @calvingrondahl1011
    @calvingrondahl1011 7 місяців тому +2

    Watched Legend film, amazing story. Here in America we have our gangster films. This Kray film is an important addition to crime history. Movies are not going to be as complete as documentary interviews, thanks Stephen.

  • @ferolcat2009
    @ferolcat2009 3 місяці тому +2

    Coming from a guy who was there, who saw it first hand etc, to give the film an eight is a testiment to Hardy and the production overall. Unless you was there like Stephen then you're not in a position to question his score or anything he had to say about the film..

  • @iandixon9675
    @iandixon9675 Рік тому +6

    You have lived the life and come through the other side and carved a successful career for yourself Stephen.I respect that,you have a new subscriber m8.

  • @EddieG1888
    @EddieG1888 Рік тому +5

    Subscribed to your channel just on the strength of this video. I've read more books on the Krays era than I can remember, and hearing the things you speak about that I've read elsewhere, I know this video is bang on accurate. Nice work, sir.
    EDIT: Dunno if you've already done it, but a reaction video to the Kemp brothers film about the Krays would be good to see. I always thought it was a bit of a TV movie, wasn't done fantastically well, and Tom Hardy's movie and performance put it to shame.

  • @chadderz01
    @chadderz01 Рік тому +4

    Even to say thier names was a bad decision but to know them personally must of been intense

  • @MentalAddict
    @MentalAddict Рік тому +13

    This is brilliant! I could watch Mr Gillen all day

  • @jaydebeer7251
    @jaydebeer7251 Рік тому +3

    If they made a film about the krays after they got sentenced , their early days in jail... that would be a tremendous film...

  • @justinsalazar4268
    @justinsalazar4268 11 місяців тому +6

    Very thankful he made these videos to help people get a better picture of the real deal v media portrayal.
    I once idolized being a gangster and thankful people like this come along and remind people like me of where it leads really and the damage it does.

  • @karengamble7480
    @karengamble7480 Рік тому +8

    Hi there
    My dad knew of the brothers when he was a boxer in Bethnal Green club
    My dad was Billy Andrews ( known as the blonde bombshell)
    Dad said that Charlie Kray was a good man.
    Love the channel. Thanks so much.

    • @jjjjj858
      @jjjjj858 Рік тому +1

      they were nonces read up on your stuff

  • @leewightman8619
    @leewightman8619 6 місяців тому +2

    Jack the hats potrail in the krays with the kemps is my favourite version ..

  • @jacksonjack7838
    @jacksonjack7838 Рік тому +2

    I thought this was Variety or something. Just noticed its your personal UA-cam. Thats cool! Keep On Keepin On!

  • @kevinpoole6122
    @kevinpoole6122 Рік тому +3

    Just found this today-absolutely outstanding firsthand account, cultural analysis, and film critique. Thank you!

  • @stephenmiles8424
    @stephenmiles8424 Рік тому +32

    it's fascinating listening to someone who knew the krays first hand rather than listening to a documentary assuming what they were like just through media stories thank you for this Stephen

    • @michaelharrison3602
      @michaelharrison3602 Рік тому +9

      He didn't know the Krays first hand he was ten when they went down

    • @MattF12765
      @MattF12765 Рік тому +5

      Do the maths. Gangsters that knew the Krays are pensioners now.

    • @2rare2die100
      @2rare2die100 11 місяців тому +1

      @@michaelharrison3602 Not even that, he was born in 1969 from what I’ve read, the same year the Krays got sentenced, and didn’t move to London until 1979

  • @jackangus4530
    @jackangus4530 Рік тому +10

    My mother worked behind the bar of a pub in Leytonstone which the Krays looked and went on in 1968 to work at the Bunny club and although spoke only once about it said 'they were both ok' , my father and uncle's from Bow said the same.
    Shame how Londons turned out now in my opinion.

  • @michaelhill2300
    @michaelhill2300 Рік тому +5

    At the time Legend was done there was a two part Krays movie that was also really good, I’d love to see another episode were he discusses that movie based on what he said about the Krays and Legend ;-)

  • @user-bi3ww3im3s
    @user-bi3ww3im3s 2 місяці тому +1

    For me Legend is the best film 📽️ about the Krays and i don't think it will ever be bettered Tom Hardy is a first class 🥇 actor very measured actor and if i am not mistaken studied the krays very closely respect to Tom Hardy 👊🙏🤝

  • @Desousatheamuser
    @Desousatheamuser Рік тому +3

    Enjoyin this one. Thanks Stephen

  • @branislavtrninic4505
    @branislavtrninic4505 Рік тому +1

    Nice of you to mention Mr. Pyle. R.I.P. I have to say hello, love and respect to my brother Mitch Pyle from Boyce and Billy Bronco .

  • @gjbap
    @gjbap 4 місяці тому +2

    This was a really good review, I really enjoyed it. I'm a big TH fan, so of course I liked Legend.
    I also enjoyed the The Krays with the Kemp brothers. I found that film to be slightly darker than TH's version, but equally as good.

  • @bradleyclutton4564
    @bradleyclutton4564 Рік тому +3

    I worked at York hall 87-89, good night out in Bethnal Green especially on a Sunday night.

  • @southendparaquest
    @southendparaquest Рік тому +2

    Thank you, Stephen. That was very engaging and authentic. Great content.

  • @stigg333
    @stigg333 Рік тому +1

    Great video really enjoyed and thanks for that, stay well.

  • @deluxx8456
    @deluxx8456 Рік тому +1

    Very interesting .. Great stuff. Thanks for posting this!

  • @user-tr3mn7rz9m
    @user-tr3mn7rz9m Місяць тому +3

    I think Tom is very good

  • @saskia6750
    @saskia6750 Рік тому +24

    I was lucky enough to meet Reg briefly in Lewes HMP..i reached out to him,and he sent me a couple of letters,very kind,very polite,his writing was like no one else`s,he offered to help me if i ever needed it..God bless Reg Kray🙏 x

    • @hotpotat0es
      @hotpotat0es Рік тому

      Yeh chopped me uncle derecks ear off .and beat up me uncle jeoff. but they bought me dear old ma a cooker. lovely fellas they was

    • @saskia6750
      @saskia6750 Рік тому

      @Sharon Reg offered to help my friend whose dad was dying of cancer.....i know his heart was in the right place 🙏 God Bless Reg Kray !! x

    • @hotpotat0es
      @hotpotat0es Рік тому +5

      @@saskia6750 yeh murderers are so nice

    • @hotpotat0es
      @hotpotat0es Рік тому +4

      @@saskia6750 They were the foremost perpetrators of organised crime in the East End of London, England, from the late 1950s to 1967. With their gang, known as the Firm, the Kray twins were involved in murder, armed robbery, arson, protection rackets, gambling and assaults. Lovely fellas they was

    • @saskia6750
      @saskia6750 Рік тому +5

      @@hotpotat0es you have your opinion,i have mine.deal with it...........and stay forgotten !!!🤣

  • @kyleglauds5425
    @kyleglauds5425 Рік тому +4

    Amazing 👏 I use to have you Steven on Facebook I'm no longer on there but your such a genuine bloke you have achieved alot of good things carry on the good work loved reading this thank you

  • @nadas9395
    @nadas9395 Рік тому +5

    Nuanced reviewing from someone who knew them. Good stuff.
    By the way, you understand the ever loving crap out of film production and script writing.
    Enjoyed it. Thanks!

  • @terencehopes7477
    @terencehopes7477 Рік тому +3

    I'm new to your content Stephen, I watched your Bronson episode yesterday, this was just as brilliant. Thank you

  • @onone9149
    @onone9149 Рік тому +7

    Insightful as always. Would you review rise of the foot soldiers?

  • @WaveForceful
    @WaveForceful 25 днів тому +1

    I also think Reggie raping Francis in the movie is fabrication added for drama.
    Her family spoke out about her portrayal and said the actress was too meek while Francis in reality was actually quite a fiery and confident person.
    There was no evidence or indication that she was being abused by Reggie, she was however depressed due to being in an unhappy marriage and the wife to a mobster and she took her own life due to an overdose.

  • @danielhogg8305
    @danielhogg8305 Рік тому +10

    This is a fantastic insight from a guy that quite clearly has a lot of insider’s information, absolutely brilliant video, you’ve got yourself a happy subscriber Stephen!!😊

  • @defaultusername123
    @defaultusername123 11 днів тому +1

    South London accent is such a great accent imo. Very distinct and interesting to me.

  • @grimnartusk265
    @grimnartusk265 7 місяців тому +1

    17:54
    "Ronnie Ronnie, ronnieeeee..."
    Hilarious
    like a TL;DR for their story lol.

  • @derekstocker6661
    @derekstocker6661 Рік тому +32

    Thanks for this extremely interesting look at the film Legend, Stephen's input really good especially as he was basically there at the time and knew most of those involved.
    The film itself I could not wait to see and was definitely not disappointed, the actual tricks used to make one actor play two close parts was amazing and all compliments to the producers and of course the great Tom Hardy.
    Thanks so much for this glimpse into a great film, two interesting characters and for Stephen giving his very valued opinion.

    • @mrfixit426
      @mrfixit426 Рік тому +2

      I worked on the VFX for this film, doing the face replacements and split screens for Tom. Good times! 😀

    • @derekstocker6661
      @derekstocker6661 Рік тому +2

      @@mrfixit426 Well done on this, great work and amazing film!

    • @mrfixit426
      @mrfixit426 Рік тому +1

      @@derekstocker6661 Thanks so much!

    • @derekstocker6661
      @derekstocker6661 Рік тому

      @@mrfixit426 More than welcome, keep up the great work!

    • @2rare2die100
      @2rare2die100 11 місяців тому

      He wasn’t there at the time at all. From what I’ve read, this guy was born in 1969, the same year the Krays went to prison, and didn’t move to London until 1979 (at 10 years old). He may have lived around the same area, but definitely not at the same time as the Kray twins

  • @brianperry
    @brianperry Рік тому +27

    Just about everybody knew the Kray Twins..... even the ones not even born at the time of the reign

  • @castortroy6588
    @castortroy6588 Рік тому +1

    So happy I found this channel

  • @UKCheeseFarmer
    @UKCheeseFarmer Рік тому +2

    Proper thinking man, great interview!

  • @smelly.ballbag751
    @smelly.ballbag751 Рік тому +2

    Cheers Steven great work glad your on the straight and narrow God bless you mate

  • @joanneporteous8476
    @joanneporteous8476 3 місяці тому +1

    Soooo interesting, could listen to you talk all day. Great content.

  • @sathos
    @sathos Рік тому +5

    Thankyou for your candour, your clear and eloquent honesty and bringing such truths to light so many years later when it feels like much may be myth or…legend (yeah yeah). Sir you are an absolute treasure in this social technology age, a time when your genuine experiences relevant to this film can be put to video and endure beyond your (we can only hope) long years.

    • @stephen.gillen
      @stephen.gillen  Рік тому +3

      Thank you look at stephengillen.com would to have you part of my VIP group

  • @MikeGervasi
    @MikeGervasi Місяць тому +1

    Tom Hardy made me a fan with this film. He was brilliant x2

  • @TheHyena-ru8bz
    @TheHyena-ru8bz Рік тому +2

    Subscribed. Thanks for the videos

  • @MrJools70
    @MrJools70 Рік тому +3

    Great stuff again mate :),I remember seeing a comedy series called Brass Eye in the 90`s when Frankie Fraser made a brief appearance

  • @nigelbrigstock19
    @nigelbrigstock19 Рік тому +4

    Stephen I could sit in any theatre in a paid seat and listen to you. For gods sake go on tour🇬🇧

  • @saoirsedeltufo7436
    @saoirsedeltufo7436 Рік тому +1

    Was kinda shocked hearing you mention E Pellicci - great caf that's still going! Top area, so much history and character

  • @robertphelps1574
    @robertphelps1574 Рік тому +3

    I enjoyed this .One of the pubs they used in the film is near to where I live and only a 10 minute walk to where George Cornell is buried

  • @radziugames8708
    @radziugames8708 8 місяців тому +7

    Stephen is the type of guy whose story you can listen to for hours. It's good for him that he turned to the good side because being a criminal doesn't pay off.

  • @zulubeatz1
    @zulubeatz1 11 місяців тому +1

    I really enjoy this channel. Stephen gives very balanced and considerate opinions and answers.

  • @garydunning9363
    @garydunning9363 Рік тому +1

    Good video Stephen. Honest as always..