Signature Entertainment has released the official trailer for Rise of the Footsoldier: Retribution, the latest instalment in the long-running British crime franchise. The film is scheduled to arrive in UK cinemas on 28 August.
Set in 1990s Ibiza, the standalone revenge thriller sees Craig Fairbrass reprise his role as Pat Tate. The new chapter blends the franchise’s established crime drama with large-scale action, international intrigue and a fresh cast of adversaries.
Ahead of its theatrical release, Rise of the Footsoldier: Retribution has been selected to premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, marking the series’ first appearance at a major film festival. The screening will take place on 17 August as part of the festival’s Midnight Madness strand, representing a significant milestone for the franchise.
Plot
The story follows Pat Tate as he travels to Ibiza seeking revenge for the murder of a close friend. His mission soon draws him into a weapons trafficking operation led by ruthless mercenaries, played by Tamer Hassan and Leo Gregory. As the operation is also under close surveillance by the CIA, Tate finds himself pursued by arms dealers, mercenaries and American agents, leading to a violent struggle for survival.
Cast and Crew
The film stars:
- Craig Fairbrass (Muscle)
- Tamer Hassan (The Business)
- Leo Gregory (Green Street)
- Jamie Foreman (Layer Cake)
- Jana Perez (Holmes and Watson)
- Ross McCall (Band of Brothers)
- Vincent Regan (300)
- Phil Davis (Quadrophenia)
The film also introduces Vanessa Bauer in her feature film debut.
Rise of the Footsoldier: Retribution is written by Andrew Loveday and Nick Nevern, directed by Nick Nevern, and produced by Andrew Loveday.
The film will be released in cinemas on 28 August, following its Edinburgh International Film Festival premiere on 17 August.