Scum

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Scum (1979)

Directed by Alan Clarke

“In Borstal, survival rules!”

Drama, Crime · 1h 36m

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

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

Crew

Director
Alan Clarke
Writer
Roy Minton
Director of Photography
Phil Meheux
Editor
Michael Bradsell
Producer
Clive Parsons, Davina Belling

Details

Release date
1979-09-12
Runtime
1h 36m
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
Berwick Street Productions, Boyd's Company, Kendon Films Ltd.
Budget
$420,000