Rise of the Footsoldier

A brutal, fast-moving descent into gangland violence that feels authentic and unrelenting, with little light relief.

Directed by

Julian Gilbey

Genres

Action, Crime, Thriller

Starring

Ricci Harnett, Terry Stone, Craig Fairbrass

Tagline

Based on the shocking true story.

Overview

Carlton Leach rises 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 '80s and early '90s.

How it feels

Dark, bleak, tense and cynical. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Violence, crime, power, ambition

Content

Strong violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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