Scum

Scum (1979)

In Borstal, survival rules!

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.

Date of release
1979-09-12
TMDB
7.1 / 10 (225)
Runtime
1h 36m
Genres
Drama, Crime
Director
Alan Clarke

Casting

  • Ray Winstone — Carlin
  • Mick Ford — Archer
  • Julian Firth — Davis
  • John Blundell — Banks
  • Phil Daniels — Richards
  • John Judd — Mr. Sands
  • Philip Jackson — Mr Greaves
  • Peter Howell — Governor
  • Bill Dean — Mr Duke
  • John Grillo — Mr Goodyear
  • P.H. Moriarty — Mr. Hunt
  • Ray Burdis — Eckersley

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