Rise of the Footsoldier
2007·Movie·
·1h 59min


About
Based on the shocking true story.
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersLoyalty And BetrayalThe Criminal UnderworldThe Highs And Lows Of CrimeGang Wars
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersDrug TraffickingPrison StintsBrutal ViolenceGang WarfareBetrayal And RevengeCriminal RisePolice InvestigationsInformant Involvement
- Narrative
- Character Types
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
Crew
Directed by:
Julian Gilbey, Scott Bates, Ali Asad
Written by:
Will Gilbey, Julian Gilbey
Produced by:
Andrew Loveday, David Shead, Ian McIntyre