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Rise of the Footsoldier
“Based on the shocking true story.”
6.3 / 10• 2007• 1h 59m•R• English
ActionCrimeThriller
Storyline
Rise of the Footsoldier follows the inexorable rise of Carlton Leach from one of the most feared generals of the football terraces to becoming a member of a notorious gang of criminals who rampaged their way through London and Essex in the late eighties and early nineties.
Cast & Crew
Ricci Harnett
Carlton Leach
Lead
Terry Stone
Tony Tucker
Craig Fairbrass
Pat Tate
Roland Manookian
Craig Rolfe
Coralie Rose
Denny
Neil Maskell
Darren Nicholls
Billy Murray
Mickey Steele
Ian Virgo
Jimmy Gerenuk
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Julian Gilbey's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Rise of the Footsoldier is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
