David Sullivan’s excellent move – The Rise of the Krays – is currently No 3 in the itunes list and downloadable tonight if you are wondering what to watch this dismal Sunday evening.
As of tomorrow it will be available from all supermarkets & DVD stockist on DVD & Blue Ray and if you love a good gangster movie don’t miss this one.
You can also win win a personally signed copy of the film from ClaretandHugh.
David and the two stars of the film have signed two copies of the DVD for our lucky winners.
But if you can’t wait go to itunes and download a now. You won’t be disappointed as we have seen it and it really is one great movie.
The DVD shows how the east end of London, with Upton Park sitting at its heart, lived under the shadow of two of the most infamous criminals in British history.
They blotted the name of east London for around four decades and are still part of the folklore of many who live in the area.
Having said all that – and having watched it last night – I gotta say it is one terrific film with a sensational performance from Simon Cotton as the sadistic and half (if not completely) mad Ronnie.
The two stars of the film will also be signing the two copies we have available for our winners.
The story is told without frills and is definitely not a glamorous gilt-edged Hollywood-type effort. It’s the Krays in the raw, with Ronnie depicted as a total psycho. Some of the torture scenes are as graphic I’ve ever seen on celluloid.
It follows their rise to the very top of their criminal career and their scandalous takeover of a West End gambling den. It also depicts the corruption of a top politician and the cover-up enacted by the Government and Opposition of the day.
These guys were not the local folk heroes many like to believe in but a couple of quite ghastly individuals – the movie shows you why! It grabs you in the guts and won’t let go.
David Sullivan, who has funded the film, told ClaretandHugh: “Pre-orders are so high it’s already a winner, so we are already making the follow up, The Fall of the Krays.”
David said: “I’d like to thank ClaretandHugh for letting its thousands of followers know about my movie ‘THE RISE OF THE KRAYS’, which is the most authentic and violent portrayal of these East End Legends.
“I’m really pleased its been No 3 on itunes all week and it will be available from all supermarkets & DVD stocklists tomorrow-Monday August 31st.
The movie has been described by one national newspaper as the “Best British gangster movie ever made.”
To enter the competition online, simply click HERE. Do it now as we cloe the competition at 6pm tomorrow! (Monday September 1).
Oh whoppee,it is the most violent portrayal of them ever.Where theres something to be proud of.What is this a West Ham site or bloody movie revue site
Straight to DVD – must be good – not!
i just watched it free online good movie 🙂
so if you like extreme violence and graphic torture, this is the one for you.
Extreme violence and graphic torture is like watching West Ham so we must all like it.
Lol,you cant beat a movie that goes straight to DVD,you just know it is going to be a blinder.Soon to be found in your local petrol station free when you buy two bottles of Lucozade & 6 packets of Monster Munch 😀
Hugh
Why are you promoting this on what is a West Ham based football site?
Does Bill kenwright promote his shows through Everton – the answer is no!
Huge error of judgement here
Absolutely if I want to look for movies I go to iTunes. Get real Hugh and stick to football.
The movie has been described by one national newspaper as the “Best British gangster movie ever made.” – That national newspaper was the Sunday Sport !!!!
Its a shame that SSN is suggesting that Victor Moses will join us on loan and the site doesnt even have anything on this but something on a DVD! I would go to IMDB for film information…
Who gives a sh*t about Sullys ‘kin movie.We need Moses details,not told how many fingers the Krays bit off 😉
You have Moses details. Believe it or not they are here too.
Sorry I thought this was a West Ham fans blog site? Hugh, you do yourself and all of us a disservice with this kind of article. Who seriously gives a toss about Sully’s movie or reliving the nightmare of the Krays. Stick to football and WHU mate. That’s why we come here.
Tired of seeing this site plugging the film.
Then again if it buys Hugh some exclusive ‘ inside info’ now and again…
Oh chaps really. There’s no issue here. Chairman of WHUFC FUNDS A MOVIE. We run a competition. So what? You get about 20k stories on whufc here a year. More than any other site…and you’re moaning? Lol . and actually it’s a decent film.
Lol,im going to give it a watch.I want to pick up some handy tips.My next door neighbour has really been p*ssing me off this last couple of weeks 😉
And given there has been about 2000 entries it was a reasonable comp to run. Move on chaps.
Entry in…make that 2001
Now free ticket for the new stadium would be a good prize,
At least he stuck to his guns with his film ans used cheap actors were they on loan ?
Waiting 52 years would be a good film title
Not about Liverpool but waiting for a Forward and Winger
Good idea to have a bit of distraction from all the footy talk, why not?, it’s all part of history surrounding the area of our club. From the board room to the fans there is one thing we share, pride, proud to be linked with the history of the area that suffered the blitz more than any other part of the UK, proud of the greatest Captain football worldwide has ever seen, now wether some people like it or not, it’s a fact that there’s a certain pride amongst some in things that others don’t approve of , gangster culture, football hooliganism etc, it happened and the East-end is famous for it, fact and a fact the film makers from both sides of the Atlantic love, I amongst others think these stories along with the Bobby Moore film think they should be told, I’m looking forward to seeing both