Movie·1979·1h 36m
Scum
In Borstal, survival rules!
Directed By
Alan Clarke
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
Powerful, uncompromising drama about two boys' struggle for survival in the nightmare world of Britain's notorious Borstal Reformatory.
Written By
Roy Minton
Producer
Michael Relph, Clive Parsons
Cinematography
Phil Meheux
Editor
Michael Bradsell
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
212 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
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
Michael Relph
Executive Producer
Phil Meheux
Director of Photography
Clive Parsons
Producer
Alan Clarke
Director
Roy Minton
Writer
Davina Belling
Producer
Don Boyd
Executive Producer
Michael Bradsell
Editor
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