Rise of the Footsoldier

"Based on the shocking true story."

Dec 1 2008 R 1h 59m
Action, Biography, Crime

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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Plot

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. It is three decades of his life following him from football hooliganism, through to his burgeoning career as a bouncer, his involvement in the criminal aspects of the early 'rave' scene and subsequently to his rise to power as one of the most feared and respected criminals in the country.

Written by

Julian Gilbey, Will Gilbey

Directed by

Julian Gilbey

Cast

Ricci Harnett, Craig Fairbrass, Terry Stone

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Hanover Films, Carnaby International

Languages

English

Awards

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Average Rating
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