Legend Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jan. 31, 2016

Legend

Release Date: Friday, November 20, 2015 NYC/LA

Director: Brian Helgeland

Starring: Tom Hardy • Taron Egerton • Emily Browning • David Thewlis • Christopher Eccleston

R Biography N/A

3.78 / 5.0

78% WILL SEE 22% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The true story of the rise and fall of London’s most notorious gangsters, Reggie and Ron Kray, both portrayed by Tom Hardy in a double performance. Legend is a classic crime thriller taking us into the secret history of the 1960s and the extraordinary events that secured the infamy of the Kray twins.

Biography Crime Drama True Story

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Who stars in Legend – Cast List

Tom Hardy
... Ronald Kray / Reginald Kray

Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
Taron Egerton
... Teddy Smith

Apex, Sing
Emily Browning
... Frances Shea

One More Shot, Sucker Punch
D
David Thewlis
Avatar: Fire and Ash, Wonder Woman
C
Christopher Eccleston
... Nipper Read

Thor: The Dark World, Unfinished Song
C
Colin Morgan
... Frankie / Franck Shea

Dead Shot, Benjamin
T
Tara Fitzgerald
Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance, I Capture the Castle

Who is making Legend – Crew List

A look at Legend behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Brian Helgeland last helmed Finestkind and 42. The film's writer Brian Helgeland last penned The Killer and 42.

Director: Brian Helgeland
Screenwriter: Brian Helgeland
Producers: Tim Bevan
Chris Clark
Eric Fellner
Quentin Fellner
Brian Oliver

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: Working Title Films

Production – What we know about the Legend

Key Facts

Universal will release the thriller in the U.S., and Studiocanal will distribute in the U.K., France, Germany and Australia/New Zealand.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2015

Completed

Changed Legend movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2014

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong violence, language throughout, some sexual and drug material
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English