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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name = Legend | |name = ''Legend'' | ||
|picture = Legend.jpg | |picture = Legend.jpg | ||
|caption = ''Movie Poster'' | |caption = ''Movie Poster'' | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''''Legend''''' is a 2015 British-French crime thriller written and directed by Brian Helgeland (the screenwriter of ''[[L.A. Confidential]]''). | '''''Legend''''' is a 2015 British-French crime thriller written and directed by Brian Helgeland (the screenwriter of ''[[L.A. Confidential]]''). Set in 1960s London, the film tells the true story of Ron and Reggie Kray (both portrayed by [[Tom Hardy]]), twin brothers who have the underworld under control and force each of their opponents to their knees. When Reggie is sentenced to a lengthy prison term, the mentally unstable Ronnie spirals out of control, driving the clubs and casino the twins own to ruin. The Empire of the Kray Twins threatens to break and Reggie must make every effort to prevent its decline. The story of the Krays had previously been told in the 1990 feature ''[[The Krays]]''. | ||
{{Film Title|Legend}} | {{Film Title|Legend}} | ||
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==Luger P08== | ==Luger P08== | ||
The personal firearm of Ronald "Ronnie" Kray ([[Tom Hardy]]) is a [[Luger P08]]. | The personal firearm of Ronald "Ronnie" Kray ([[Tom Hardy]]) is a [[Luger P08]]. The real Ronald Kray owned a customized [[1914 Mauser Pocket Pistol]]. | ||
[[File:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | [[File:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:legend_luger_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An angry Ronnie takes his Luger out of his pocket.]] | [[File:legend_luger_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An angry Ronnie takes his Luger out of his pocket.]] | ||
[[File:legend_luger_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He | [[File:legend_luger_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He sets the Luger down on the table.]] | ||
[[File:legend_luger_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:legend_luger_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Teddy Smith ([[Taron Egerton]]) watches Ronnie as he moves the toggle-action.]] | ||
[[File:legend_luger_4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After entering the pub, he immediately points it | [[File:legend_luger_4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After entering the pub, he immediately points it at George Cornell (Shane Attwooll).]] | ||
==Browning Hi-Power== | ==Browning Hi-Power== | ||
One of Ronald's henchmen Ian Barrie (Mel Raido) is seen threatening people in a bar with a [[Browning Hi-Power]] | One of Ronald's henchmen, Ian Barrie (Mel Raido), is seen threatening people in a bar with a [[Browning Hi-Power]]. | ||
[[File:BrowningHiPowerStd.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Browning Hi-Power "Type 73" - 9x19mm]] | [[File:BrowningHiPowerStd.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Browning Hi-Power "Type 73" - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:legend_hipower_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He fires some shots | [[File:legend_hipower_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He fires some shots into the air.]] | ||
[[File:legend_hipower_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A blurred view of the pistol as he brandishes it.]] | [[File:legend_hipower_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A blurred view of the pistol as he brandishes it.]] | ||
==Tokarev TT-33== | ==Tokarev TT-33== | ||
Jack McVitie ([[Sam Spruell]]) tries to kill Leslie Payne ([[David Thewlis]]) with a [[Tokarev TT-33 | Jack McVitie ([[Sam Spruell]]) tries to kill Leslie Payne ([[David Thewlis]]) with a [[Tokarev TT-33]]. After Leslie gets shot by Jack, he disarms him and shoots back. | ||
[[File:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | [[File:TT-33.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | ||
[[File:legend_tt_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jack McVitie points the pistol | [[File:legend_tt_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jack McVitie points the pistol at Leslie Payne.]] | ||
[[File:legend_tt_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Leslie shoots at the fleeing Jack.]] | [[File:legend_tt_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Leslie shoots at the fleeing Jack.]] | ||
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Reggie Kray ([[Tom Hardy]]) tries to kill Jack McVitie ([[Sam Spruell]]) with a [[Walther PP]]. | Reggie Kray ([[Tom Hardy]]) tries to kill Jack McVitie ([[Sam Spruell]]) with a [[Walther PP]]. | ||
[[File:Walther-PP-Post-War.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Post war Walther PP Pistol - .32 ACP]] | [[File:Walther-PP-Post-War.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Post war Walther PP Pistol - .32 ACP]] | ||
[[File:legend_walther_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reggie Kray threatens | [[File:legend_walther_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reggie Kray threatens Jack by pointing the Walther at his head.]] | ||
[[File:legend_walther_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The left side of the Walther.]] | [[File:legend_walther_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The left side of the Walther.]] | ||
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==Colt Python== | ==Colt Python== | ||
A [[Colt Python]] is seen on the | A [[Colt Python]] is seen on the movie poster but is not present in the movie. | ||
[[File:ColtPython6In.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Python with 6" Barrel - .357 Magnum]] | [[File:ColtPython6In.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Python with 6" Barrel - .357 Magnum]] | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub-nose== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub-nose== | ||
What appears to be a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] | What appears to be a snub-nosed [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] is carried by a police officer. | ||
[[File:S&WModel10Snub.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose - .38 Special]] | [[File:S&WModel10Snub.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:legend_unknown_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer in the center gets in position with his revolver.]] | [[File:legend_unknown_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The officer in the center gets in position with his revolver.]] | ||
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Legend is a 2015 British-French crime thriller written and directed by Brian Helgeland (the screenwriter of L.A. Confidential). Set in 1960s London, the film tells the true story of Ron and Reggie Kray (both portrayed by Tom Hardy), twin brothers who have the underworld under control and force each of their opponents to their knees. When Reggie is sentenced to a lengthy prison term, the mentally unstable Ronnie spirals out of control, driving the clubs and casino the twins own to ruin. The Empire of the Kray Twins threatens to break and Reggie must make every effort to prevent its decline. The story of the Krays had previously been told in the 1990 feature The Krays.
The following weapons were used in the film Legend:
Pistols
Luger P08
The personal firearm of Ronald "Ronnie" Kray (Tom Hardy) is a Luger P08. The real Ronald Kray owned a customized 1914 Mauser Pocket Pistol.
Browning Hi-Power
One of Ronald's henchmen, Ian Barrie (Mel Raido), is seen threatening people in a bar with a Browning Hi-Power.
Tokarev TT-33
Jack McVitie (Sam Spruell) tries to kill Leslie Payne (David Thewlis) with a Tokarev TT-33. After Leslie gets shot by Jack, he disarms him and shoots back.
Walther PP
Reggie Kray (Tom Hardy) tries to kill Jack McVitie (Sam Spruell) with a Walther PP.
Revolvers
Colt Python
A Colt Python is seen on the movie poster but is not present in the movie.
Colt Official Police
A British police officer holds a Colt Official Police revolver at the end of the movie.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub-nose
What appears to be a snub-nosed Smith & Wesson Model 10 is carried by a police officer.
