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Rise of the Footsoldier

"Based on the shocking true story."

2007-09-07 Action 1hr 59m

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.

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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.

  • Released
    2007-09-07
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    $4,000,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 59m
  • Genre
    Action, Crime, Thriller
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    6.8
  • Production
    Carnaby International, Hanover Films, Splice Post

Crew

Julian Gilbey
Director
Julian Gilbey
Writer
David Shead
Producer
Keywords:
hooligan drugs

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Cast

Ricci Harnett

Ricci Harnett
Carlton Leach
Terry Stone

Terry Stone
Tony Tucker
Craig Fairbrass

Craig Fairbrass
Pat Tate
Roland Manookian

Roland Manookian
Craig Rolfe
Coralie Rose

Coralie Rose
Denny
Neil Maskell

Neil Maskell
Darren Nicholls
Billy Murray

Billy Murray
Mickey Steele
Ian Virgo

Ian Virgo
Jimmy Gerenuk
Kierston Wareing

Kierston Wareing
Kate Carter
Patrick Regis

Patrick Regis
Eddie
Lara Belmont

Lara Belmont
Karen
Emily Beecham

Emily Beecham
Kelly
Frank Harper

Frank Harper
Jack Whomes
Jason Maza

Jason Maza
Rob
Mark Killeen

Mark Killeen
Terry
Slipmatt

Slipmatt
DJ
Nicola Paige

Nicola Paige
Lucy
Emily Clark

Emily Clark
Sandy
Julia Fygnarek

Julia Fygnarek
Topless Hooker
Charlene Bryan

Charlene Bryan
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Andrew Loveday

Andrew Loveday
Car Owner (Uncredited)

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Reviews for Rise of the Footsoldier
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A Review by r96sk 6

Written by r96sk on 2021-01-09

Better than expected, if still not good. Based on a true story, <em>'Rise of the Footsoldier'<em> is your standard London-ish gangster fi... read more

Better than expected, if still not good. Based on a true story, <em>'Rise of the Footsoldier'<em> is your standard London-ish gangster film - literally, given the cast. It does everything you'd predict and then some. However, it does come out more watchable than I thought it would. I wouldn't say I enjoyed it or that it's that good, but it makes for an OK watch. The casting is as obvious as possible. It features the likes of Terry Stone, Roland Manookian, Neil Maskell, Billy Murray, Kierston Wareing and Frank Harper - none of which are surprising to see, I'm more shocked Danny Dyer didn't appear. Ricci Harnett plays the lead role, he's alright. One negative, though, about this 2007 film is Harnett's Carlton, who isn't likeable whatsoever. Don't get me wrong, the characters in these sorta films are always bad people but with ones like <em>'Green Street Hooligans'</em> or <em>'The Football Factory'</em>, there is at least a small reason to 'care' for the main character. I never did for Carlton, even at the end when it wants you to. Other negatives include the pacing, dialogue and overall story really. I will say it isn't anything that bored or irritated me, but there isn't much - if anything - that I liked either. With that said, I'm still planning to watch the three sequels.

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A Review by r96sk

Better than expected, if still not good. Based on a true story, <em>'Rise of the Footsoldier'<em> is your standard London-ish gangster film - literally, given the cast. It does everything you'd predict and then some. However, it does com...

reviewer avatar

A Review by r96sk 6

Written by r96sk on 2021-01-09

Better than expected, if still not good. Based on a true story, <em>'Rise of the Footsoldier'<em> is your standard London-ish gangster film - literally, given the cast. It does everything you'd pre...

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