Legend

Set in 1960s London, Legend follows the rise of two charismatic brothers, Reggie and Ronnie Kray, who fuse suave charm with brutal violence to dominate the city's club scene and its protection rackets. Reggie outwardly projects polish and control, while Ronnie erupts with erratic flashes of anger that prove equally powerful. Together they attract a loyal coterie, lavish parties, and a growing police spotlight as their empire expands through robberies, sexual politics, and fear. As their notoriety climbs, Detective Leonard Read closes in, assembling a case that could unravel their carefully built empire. The narrative balances stylish mood with the perilous costs of power. Its framing emphasizes the contrast between glittering nightlife and the violence that sustains it.

Directed by Brian Helgeland, Legend adapts John Pearson's book The Profession of Violence. Released in 2015, the film stars Tom Hardy in a dual role as the Kray twins with Emily Browning as Frances Shea, with detail and cinematic flair.

Legend offered a stylish but gritty revisit to the Kray legend, spotlighting the twins rise in a vivid 1960s London. Tom Hardy's twin performances drew attention, and the movie helped bring renewed interest to a chapter of British crime history. Its visuals helped define a 2010s take on crime drama.

Critics gave Legend mixed to positive notes, applauding Hardy's dual portrayal and the film's mood, while some felt the plot treads familiar ground. The film examines loyalty and family ties under pressure, the lure of fame, and the brutality behind criminal power. The score and production design reinforce the mood.