The Krays Mad Axeman (2019)

You might well think that yet another film about the activities of the Kray Gang receiving a DVD release would be an exercise in once again celebrating the supposedly legendary status of the twins. Neither the title of the film or the cover of the DVD provide any evidence to the contrary. But both the title and artwork are misleading however. Surprisingly given the subject matter the actual story is a subtle and complex study of the relationships between the three main characters in the film, each one caught up, often reluctantly in the world of the Krays. This page has the krays mad axeman 2019, watch online, the krays mad axeman 2019 free download, full movie hd.

The story deals with true events surrounding the escape of Krays associate Frank Mitchell from Dartmoor prison in December 1966. The Krays mastermind the escape, then hide Frank and his minder John in a London flat. Later they provide him with a female escort. Also Filmxy has The Krays Mad Axeman (2019) Online Full Movie, The Krays Mad Axeman (2019) free download HD Bluray 720p 1080p with English subtitle.

The screenplay was adapted by Gill Adams from her original award winning stage play ‘Jump to Cow Heaven’ and though extended and altered it shares the emotional impact of the theatrical version. Frank Mitchell, John and Lisa are not the stock characters commonly portrayed in this genre. Perhaps surprisingly the film is as much a love story as it is a portrayal of gangland life.

The three principal actors all give excellent performances. The role of escaped convict Frank Michell played by Diarmaid Murtagh is a particularly difficult one, as he is often an annoying and sometimes violent presence, who is at times difficult to empathise with. But by the end of the film we have a very different impression of him. He like John, his minder and Lisa his escort are victims and prisoners caught up in the orbit of the Krays. Morgan Watkins brings great warmth and subtlety to a world weary John. However I think the outstanding performance in the film belongs to Elen Rhys as the escort brought in to entertain and pacify Frank. Though outwardly confident her vulnerability is also evident and both aspects of her personality are skilfully and convincingly presented.

First time director Will Kerley, known best previously for his work in opera also directed the original stage play and his familiarity with the characters ensures that the nuances in their personalities and their developing relationships are well handled.

The Krays themselves are minor characters in the story, though their uneasy and ultimately malign presence are constantly apparent. The tension builds as it becomes clear that Frank’s dreams of a pardon freedom look unlikely to be fulfilled and we have sympathy for his predicament, that of John and particularly the frightened Lisa. An emotionally rich and carefully crafted film.