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Scum

1979-09-12 · 96 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · Crime

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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Directors
Alan Clarke
Production companies
Berwick Street Productions, Boyd's Company, Kendon Films Ltd.
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 420,000

Top Cast

Ray WinstoneRay WinstoneCarlin
Mick FordMick FordArcher
Julian FirthJulian FirthDavis
John BlundellJohn BlundellBanks
Phil DanielsPhil DanielsRichards
John JuddJohn JuddMr. Sands
Philip JacksonPhilip JacksonMr Greaves
Peter HowellPeter HowellGovernor
Bill DeanBill DeanMr Duke
John GrilloJohn GrilloMr Goodyear
P.H. MoriartyP.H. MoriartyMr. Hunt
Ray BurdisRay BurdisEckersley
Alan IgbonMeakin
John FowlerWoods
Jo KendallJo KendallMatron
Alrick RileyAlrick RileyAngel
Sean ChapmanSean ChapmanJames
Andrew PaulAndrew PaulBetts
Patrick MurrayPatrick MurrayDougan
Herbert NorvilleHerbert NorvilleToyne

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