Scum
Scum

Information

Release DateSeptember 12, 1979
Runtime1h 36m
StatusReleased
Budget$420K
ProductionBerwick Street Productions, Boyd's Company + 1 more
LanguagesEnglish
7.1
214 votes
Popularity1

Scum

"In Borstal, survival rules!"

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Alan Clarke
Alan Clarke

Featured Cast

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

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