Scum(1979)
In Borstal, survival rules!
7.1(214)1h 36m1979-09-12
DramaCrime
Overview
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.
- Director:
- Alan Clarke
- Writers:
- Roy Minton
- Producers:
- Davina Belling, Clive Parsons
- Cinematographer:
- Phil Meheux
- Production:
- Berwick Street Productions, Boyd's Company, Kendon Films Ltd.
- Budget:
- $420,000
- Status:
- Released
Trailer
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
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