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Review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) by James A — 13 Aug 2012

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Best of the essex boys movies and a typical british gangster movie,violence,drugs,alcohol,naked women,HELL YER.

This review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) was written by James A on 13 Aug 2012.

Rise of the Footsoldier has generally received positive reviews.

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