Yes, but it was 'loosely based' on the real story. This one's supposed to be more reality based.
psteve Reviewed by psteve on . For the Essex Boys - if any of you remember. Anyone remember the shot-gun slaying in Rettendon? They've made a film about it - Rise of The Footsoldier follows the inexorable rise of Carlton Leach from one of the most feared generals of the football terraces to becomming a member of a notorious gang of criminals who rampaged their way through London and Essex in the late 80's and early 90's. It charts 3 decades of his life following him around football hooliganism, through to his burgeoning career as a bouncer., his involvement Rating: 5