Trivia

Reggie Kray reportedly wrote regular fan letters to Martin Kemp.

The real life Kray twins disliked this film because it portrayed their mother swearing.

Gary Kemp worked out so much to prepare for his role that he gained 20 pounds.

The real Reggie Kray suggested that Patsy Kensit read for the role of his wife Frances, but she declined. The part was later played by Kate Hardie.

Victor Spinetti, who played Frances' father, was a friend of the Krays in real life.