Rise of the Footsoldier 3: The Pat Tate Story
Rise of the Footsoldier 3: The Pat Tate Story

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Rise of the Footsoldier 3: The Pat Tate Story

2017
Movie
99 min
English

Notorious gangster, Pat Tate, rises through the ranks of Essex's criminal underworld. A prequel to the 'Rise of the Footsoldier' franchise.

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IMDb5.7/10
Google Users63%
Director: Zackary AdlerGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Biography

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the violent and turbulent life of Patrick 'Pat' Tate, a notorious underworld figure. It details his rise through the ranks of organized crime in Essex, his struggles with addiction, and his eventual descent into violence. The narrative explores his complex relationships and the destructive path that ultimately defined his notorious legacy.

Critical Reception

Rise of the Footsoldier 3 received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with praise often directed at Craig Fairbrass's performance as Pat Tate. However, many critics found the film to be overly violent, gratuitous, and lacking in narrative depth, with some suggesting it relied too heavily on shock value.

What Reviewers Say

  • Craig Fairbrass delivers a committed performance as the volatile lead.

  • The film is criticized for its excessive and often gratuitous violence.

  • The narrative is seen by some as formulaic and lacking originality within the crime genre.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a brutal and action-packed crime drama, with many appreciating Craig Fairbrass's portrayal of the titular character. However, some viewers found the plot to be predictable and the violence to be excessive at times.

Fun Fact

Craig Fairbrass, who plays Pat Tate, has been a recurring actor in the Rise of the Footsoldier franchise, reprising his role from the first film and later films.

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r96sk

Weakest of the first three. <em>'Rise of the Footsoldier 3'</em> doesn't work. It's one that is all about Pat Tate and fills in the blanks of that character's history. In my opinion, it's flat throughout. There's a few decent scenes, but...

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