Review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) by Levi O — 16 May 2008

Another take on the rettendon shootings,a lot better than essex boys.

This review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) was written by Levi O on 16 May 2008.

Rise of the Footsoldier has generally received positive reviews.

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