Action,Adventure,Crime,Drama,Thriller
United Kingdom
Rise of the Footsoldier is a British crime movie that was released in 2007. The movie is based on the true story of Carlton Leach, a former football hooligan who becomes a member of a notorious gang of criminals in London and Essex. The gang is involved in various criminal activities, including drug dealing and robbery.
The plot of the movie is divided into three parts, each focus on a different chapter in Carlton's life. In the first part, Carlton is a young football hooligan who rises through the ranks of his local football club's supporters. He becomes known for his violent behavior on the terraces and his loyalty to his fellow hooligans.
In the second part, Carlton becomes disillusioned with football hooliganism and looks for a new challenge. He joins a criminal gang led by the ruthless Pat Tate and begins to build a reputation as a fearsome enforcer. The gang's activities become increasingly violent and they quickly gain a reputation as one of the most dangerous gangs in the area.
In the third part of the movie, the gang's criminal activities catch up with them. Carlton is arrested and sent to prison, where he reflects on his life and the choices that led him down a path of violence and crime.
Overall, Rise of the Footsoldier is a gritty and violent crime movie that offers a glimpse into the brutal world of football hooliganism and organized crime in London and Essex in the late eighties and early nineties.
