Rise of the Footsoldier
“Based on the shocking true story.”
Synopsis
Carlton Leach rises from one of the most feared generals of the football terraces to becoming a member of a notorious gang of criminals who rampaged their way through London and Essex in the late '80s and early '90s.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Ricci Harnett
Carlton Leach
Terry Stone
Tony Tucker
Craig Fairbrass
Pat Tate
Roland Manookian
Craig Rolfe
Coralie Rose
Denny
Neil Maskell
Darren Nicholls
Billy Murray
Mickey Steele
Ian Virgo
Jimmy Gerenuk
Kierston Wareing
Kate Carter
Patrick Regis
Eddie
Lara Belmont
Karen
Emily Beecham
Kelly
Frank Harper
Jack Whomes
Jason Maza
Rob
Mark Killeen
Terry
Slipmatt
DJ
Nicola Paige
Lucy
Emily Clark
Sandy
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$355K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.09x
-$3.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Gilbey
- Screenplay & Story
- Julian Gilbey, Will Gilbey
- Original Score
- Ross Cullum, Sandy McLelland
- Original Title
- Rise of the Footsoldier
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $355K
- Production Studios
- Carnaby International, Hanover Films, Splice Post
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Gilbey
Julian Gilbey, Will Gilbey
Ross Cullum, Sandy McLelland
Ali Asad
Andrew Loveday, Mike Loveday, David Shead, Ian McIntyre
Department Leadership Roster
Julian Gilbey
Director
Julian Gilbey
Writer
Will Gilbey
Writer
Mike Loveday
Producer
Hayley Nebauer
Costume Design
David Shead
Producer
Ian McIntyre
Producer
Ali Asad
Director of Photography
Matthew Button
Production Design
Rocky Taylor
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rise of the Footsoldier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rise of the Footsoldier about?
Carlton Leach rises from one of the most feared generals of the football terraces to becoming a member of a notorious gang of criminals who rampaged their way through London and Essex in the late '80s and early '90s.
Who directed Rise of the Footsoldier?
Rise of the Footsoldier was directed by Julian Gilbey.
Who stars in Rise of the Footsoldier?
The principal cast of Rise of the Footsoldier includes Ricci Harnett, Terry Stone, Craig Fairbrass, Roland Manookian, Coralie Rose.
When was Rise of the Footsoldier released and how long is it?
Rise of the Footsoldier was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rise of the Footsoldier?
Rise of the Footsoldier had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $355K at the worldwide box office (0.09 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Rise of the Footsoldier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rise of the Footsoldier was composed by Ross Cullum, Sandy McLelland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rise of the Footsoldier?
Rise of the Footsoldier holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).