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Scum
In Borstal, survival rules!
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.
Where to watch Scum
Scum is streaming in the US on Kanopy and The Roku Channel.
Cast
- Ray Winstone as Carlin
- Mick Ford as Archer
- Julian Firth as Davis
- John Blundell as Banks
- Phil Daniels as Richards
- John Judd as Mr. Sands
- Philip Jackson as Mr Greaves
- Peter Howell as Governor
- Bill Dean as Mr Duke
- John Grillo as Mr Goodyear
- P.H. Moriarty as Mr. Hunt
- Ray Burdis as Eckersley
Details
- Director
- Alan Clarke
- Released
- September 12, 1979
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Studio
- Berwick Street Productions, Boyd's Company and Kendon Films Ltd.
- Status
- Released
- TMDB score
- 7.1 / 10 from 225 votes
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