The Essex Boys Saga

Rise of the
Footsoldier

The unofficial home of the franchise. Films, characters, cast, and the real story behind the screen.

The Franchise

The Films

From the 2007 original to the latest instalments, follow the saga of Carlton Leach, Pat Tate, and the Essex Boys across every chapter.

The Crew

The faces of the saga. Loyal friends, dangerous rivals, and the men who built (and lost) an empire.

The Colonel

Beyond the films

The real Essex Boys story behind the films. The people, the places, the events that inspired the saga.

What's On

Book signings, exhibitions, cinema screenings, club nights and more. Submit your own event.