Rise of the Footsoldier (Second Hand)

Director: Julian Gilbey
Title: Rise of the Footsoldier
Format: DVD
Genre: Crime / Drama
Starring: Ricci Harnett, Craig Fairbrass, Terry Stone, Roland Manookian
Rating: 18

Rise of the Footsoldier is a gritty British crime drama based on real events, charting the violent rise of one of the most notorious figures in English gangland history.

Film Overview

The film follows the life of Carlton Leach, from his beginnings as a football hooligan to his ascent through the criminal underworld of London and Essex during the 1980s and early 1990s.

As his reputation grows, Leach becomes deeply entangled in organised crime, nightclub security, and escalating violence, leading toward events that would become infamous in British criminal history.

Awards & Recognition

• Based on the true story of Carlton Leach
• Widely recognised as a defining modern British gangster film
• Spawned multiple sequels due to its popularity

Special Features

• Audio commentary with director Julian Gilbey and writer William Gilbey

Condition

Second Hand – Good.

• Original DVD case included
• Disc present
• Disc appears clean and in good condition
• Case shows light surface wear consistent with normal use

Additional Information

• Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 (Widescreen)
• Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1
• Colour
• Language: English
• Approximate running time: 114 minutes
• Region: Region 2 (PAL)
• Contains strong violence, hard drug use, and very strong language
• Suitable only for viewers aged 18 and over