Legend
“Love, fight, live, rule like a legend.”
Synopsis
Suave, charming and volatile, Reggie Kray and his unstable twin brother Ronnie start to leave their mark on the London underworld in the 1960s. Using violence to get what they want, the siblings orchestrate robberies and murders while running nightclubs and protection rackets. With police Detective Leonard "Nipper" Read hot on their heels, the brothers continue their rapid rise to power and achieve tabloid notoriety.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-01-05
Top Cast
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Tom Hardy
Ronald Kray / Reginald Kray
Emily Browning
Frances Shea
Christopher Eccleston
Leonard 'Nipper' Read
David Thewlis
Leslie Payne
Taron Egerton
Mad Teddy Smith
Chazz Palminteri
Angelo Bruno
Colin Morgan
Frank Shea
Paul Bettany
Charlie Richardson
Tara Fitzgerald
Elsie Shea
Paul Anderson
Albert Donoghue
Nicholas Farrell
Dr Humphries
Duffy
Timi Yuro
Kevin McNally
Harold Wilson
John Sessions
Lord Boothby
Sam Spruell
Jack 'The Hat' McVitie
Millie Brady
Joan Collins
Charley Palmer Rothwell
Leslie Holt
Bob Cryer
Charles Kray Snr
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 20, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$43M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.72x
+$18M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Helgeland
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Helgeland, John Pearson
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- Legend
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $43M
- Production Studios
- Working Title, Anton Capital Entertainment, StudioCanal, Cross Creek Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Helgeland
Brian Helgeland, John Pearson
Carter Burwell
Dick Pope
Peter McNulty
Brian Oliver, Chris Clark, Quentin Curtis, Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan
Department Leadership Roster
Julian Spencer
Stunt Coordinator
Brian Helgeland
Writer
Brian Helgeland
Director
Peter McNulty
Editor
Brian Oliver
Producer
Chris Clark
Producer
Quentin Curtis
Producer
Tom Conroy
Production Design
Eric Fellner
Producer
Tim Bevan
Producer
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
Caroline Harris
Costume Design
Dick Pope
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legend
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Legend about?
Suave, charming and volatile, Reggie Kray and his unstable twin brother Ronnie start to leave their mark on the London underworld in the 1960s. Using violence to get what they want, the siblings orchestrate robberies and murders while running nightclubs and protection rackets. With police Detective Leonard "Nipper" Read hot on their heels, the brothers continue their rapid rise to power and achieve tabloid notoriety.
Who directed Legend?
Legend was directed by Brian Helgeland.
Who stars in Legend?
The principal cast of Legend includes Tom Hardy, Emily Browning, Christopher Eccleston, David Thewlis, Taron Egerton.
When was Legend released and how long is it?
Legend was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of Legend?
Legend had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $43M at the worldwide box office (1.72 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Legend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Legend was composed by Carter Burwell.
Is Legend based on a book or true story?
Legend is adapted from the following source material: Book: "John Pearson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Legend?
Legend holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).