

Once Upon a Time in London
2019-04-19 · 111 min · ★ 5.3
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.
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- Directors
- Simon Rumley
- Production companies
- Gateway Films, Ratio Film
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- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Terry StoneJack 'Spot' Comer
Leo GregoryBilly Hill
Holly EarlAggie Vaux
Jamie ForemanAlf White
Justin SalingerHarry White
Dominic KeatingBelgian Johnny
Geoff BellDarky Mulley
Michael McKellDetective Rogers
Andy BeckwithSonny The Yank
Theo DevaneyStanley
Kate BraithwaiteGypsey
Doug AllenAlbert Dimes
Roland ManookianMad Frankie Fraser
Josh MyersMoisha Blueball
Roger AlboroughMr. Vaux
Andrea CoombsMrs. Vaux
Jason RiddingtonThug 1
Joe EganBears BreathTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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