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Rise of the Footsoldier

Rise of the Footsoldier

Based on the shocking true story.

20076.31h 59m

Overview

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.

Directed by Julian Gilbey
Written by Julian Gilbey, Will Gilbey
Produced by Mike Loveday, David Shead, Ian McIntyre
Box OfficeBudget: $4.0M0

Top 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

Themes & Keywords

hooligandrugs

About Rise of the Footsoldier

Rise of the Footsoldier is a action, crime, thriller film released in 2007 exploring themes of hooligan, drugs. Directed by Julian Gilbey, it stars Ricci Harnett, Terry Stone, Craig Fairbrass. 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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