Movie·1979·1h 36m
Scum
In Borstal, survival rules!
Directed By
Alan Clarke
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Roy Minton
Producer
Davina Belling, Clive Parsons
Cinematography
Phil Meheux
Editor
Michael Bradsell
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
214 votes
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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
Alan Igbon
Meakin
John Fowler
Woods
Jo Kendall
Matron
Alrick Riley
Angel
Sean Chapman
James
Andrew Paul
Betts
// crew
Crew
Alan Clarke
Director
Roy Minton
Writer
Davina Belling
Producer
Clive Parsons
Producer
Don Boyd
Executive Producer
Michael Relph
Executive Producer
Phil Meheux
Director of Photography
Michael Bradsell
Editor
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