Review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) by Nick W — 07 Jun 2008

Reminds me of home, good old east london. Shame its all gone to shite... Good English film about gang/hooligan life.

This review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) was written by Nick W on 07 Jun 2008.

Rise of the Footsoldier has generally received positive reviews.

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