CinemaOSMovie · 1979 · 1h 36m
Scum

In Borstal, survival rules!

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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.

Directed byAlan Clarke

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
EN
Released
September 12, 1979
Budget
$420,000
Studios
Berwick Street ProductionsBoyd's CompanyKendon Films Ltd.

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Scum (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER

Scum (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER

Official Re-Release Trailer

Official Re-Release Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Carlin

Mick Ford

Mick Ford

Archer

Julian Firth

Julian Firth

Davis

John Blundell

John Blundell

Banks

Phil Daniels

Phil Daniels

Richards

John Judd

John Judd

Mr. Sands

Philip Jackson

Philip Jackson

Mr Greaves

Peter Howell

Peter Howell

Governor

Bill Dean

Bill Dean

Mr Duke

John Grillo

John Grillo

Mr Goodyear

Creative team
Directed by
Alan Clarke
Alan Clarke
Written by
Roy Minton
Roy Minton
Produced by
Clive Parsons
Davina Belling

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