Scum

Scum

Drama · 1979 · 1h 36m

Movie

7.1/10 · TMDB

In Borstal, survival rules!

Overview

Carlin is a new reform school inmate with a reputation as a hard case. The authorities encourage gang leader Pongo to humble Carlin, but Carlin overtakes Pongo as Daddy of the ward. The guards institute a reign of terror and neglect, with Carlin emerging as an unlikely leader.

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Cast & crew

Ray WinstoneCarlin
Mick FordArcher
Julian FirthDavis
John BlundellBanks
Phil DanielsRichards
John JuddMr. Sands
Philip JacksonMr Greaves
Peter HowellGovernor
Bill DeanMr Duke
John GrilloMr Goodyear
P.H. MoriartyMr. Hunt
Ray BurdisEckersley
Alan IgbonMeakin
John FowlerWoods
Jo KendallMatron

Information

Release date
28 September 1979
Director
Alan Clarke
Genres
Drama, Crime
Runtime
1h 36m
Country of origin
United Kingdom

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