UK,
2007, 119 min
Directed by:
Julian GilbeyCinematography:
Ali AsadCast:
Ricci Harnett, Terry Stone, Craig Fairbrass, Billy Murray, Frank Harper, Kierston Wareing, Neil Maskell, Lara Belmont, Emily Beecham, Dave Legeno, Ian Virgo (more)VOD (1)
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Rise of the Footsoldier charts 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 ways through London and Essex in the late eighties, and early nineties. (Carnaby International Sales and Distribution)
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Rough, sometimes very realistic, but also quite annoying at times, which is a shame because otherwise it could be a pretty good story, which is also stretched out. Like a simpler British-style Godfather, but unfortunately lacking characters that can keep you in suspense and captivated the whole time. And two hours is not exactly short.
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