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Rise of the Footsoldier 3

Rise of the Footsoldier 3

Action · Crime · Drama · 2017

In the late 1980s, Pat Tate journeys from peddling pills in Marbella to his time in prison, where he solidifies his power before his release to reclaim his turf.

Movie details

Rise of the Footsoldier 3

2017 Action · Crime · Drama 1h 39m

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6.4 / 10

Community rating

In the late 1980s, Pat Tate journeys from peddling pills in Marbella to his time in prison, where he solidifies his power before his release to reclaim his turf.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Rise of the Footsoldier 3?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Zackary Adler

Written by

Michael Loveday

Craig Fairbrass

Craig Fairbrass

Pat Tate

Terry Stone

Terry Stone

Tony Tucker

Roland Manookian

Roland Manookian

Craig Rolfe

Jamie Foreman

Jamie Foreman

Sam

Shaun Ryder

Shaun Ryder

Mad Dog

Josh Myers

Josh Myers

Ken

Ian Virgo

Ian Virgo

Jimmy Gerenuk

Court is in session

Put Rise of the Footsoldier 3 on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.