Review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) by Mark C — 03 Apr 2008

Beats the hell out of Football Factory and Green Street.

This review of Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) was written by Mark C on 03 Apr 2008.

Rise of the Footsoldier has generally received positive reviews.

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By Leon B (942) on 09 Jan 2013

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Kdo ma rad G flicks, nesmi si to nechat ujit…

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