Once Upon a Time in London
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
ONCE UPON A TIME IN LONDON Official Trailer (2019) British Gangster Film
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-25
Top Cast
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Terry Stone
Jack 'Spot' Comer
Leo Gregory
Billy Hill
Holly Earl
Aggie Vaux
Jamie Foreman
Alf White
Justin Salinger
Harry White
Dominic Keating
Belgian Johnny
Geoff Bell
Darky Mulley
Michael McKell
Detective Rogers
Andy Beckwith
Sonny The Yank
Theo Devaney
Stanley
Kate Braithwaite
Gypsey
Doug Allen
Albert Dimes
Roland Manookian
Mad Frankie Fraser
Ken Croft
Ronnie Kray
Kerim Alexander-Croft
Reggie Kray
Josh Myers
Moisha Blueball
Roger Alborough
Mr. Vaux
Andrea Coombs
Mrs. Vaux
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Rumley
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Rumley, Will Gilbey, Terry Stone
- Original Score
- Richard Chester
- Original Title
- Once Upon a Time in London
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Gateway Films, Ratio Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Rumley
Simon Rumley, Will Gilbey, Terry Stone
Richard Chester
Milton Kam, Stuart Nicholas White
Tom Parsons
Richard Turner, Terry Stone, Jyotsna Shah, Piyush Shah, Jezz Vernon
Department Leadership Roster
Milton Kam
Director of Photography
Simon Rumley
Director
Tom Parsons
Editor
Simon Rumley
Writer
Will Gilbey
Writer
Terry Stone
Writer
Richard Turner
Producer
Terry Stone
Producer
Anna Mould
Production Design
Michelle May
Costume Design
Ronin Traynor
Stunt Coordinator
Dan Styles
Stunt Coordinator
Daniel Waterman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Time in London
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What is Once Upon a Time in London about?
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.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in London?
Once Upon a Time in London was directed by Simon Rumley.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in London?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time in London includes Terry Stone, Leo Gregory, Holly Earl, Jamie Foreman, Justin Salinger.
When was Once Upon a Time in London released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time in London was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Once Upon a Time in London?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in London was composed by Richard Chester.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once Upon a Time in London?
Once Upon a Time in London holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).