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Scum (1979)

In Borstal, survival rules!

12 September 1979 · 1h 36mDramaCrime

★ 7.1 / 10 · 225 votes on TMDB

Directed by Alan Clarke

What it's about

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

    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

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