Review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) by Kris M — 26 Jun 2008

Immense. One of the best british gangster films ever made and u cant go wrong if half the cast of eastenders are in it!

This review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) was written by Kris M on 26 Jun 2008.

Rise of the Footsoldier has generally received positive reviews.

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