Scum (1979)
In Borstal, survival rules!
98 min
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.
- Release date
- September 28, 1979
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $420,000
Where to watch
Free
Kanopy
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Trailer
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
- Bill Dean as Mr Duke
- John Grillo as Mr Goodyear
- P.H. Moriarty as Mr. Hunt
- Ray Burdis as Eckersley
- Jo Kendall as Matron
- Sean Chapman as James
- Andrew Paul as Betts
- Patrick Murray as Dougan
- Herbert Norville as Toyne
- George Winter as Rhodes
- Ray Jewers as PE Teacher
- Nigel Humphreys as Taylor
- Perry Benson as Formby
- Danny John-Jules as Baldy's lookout (uncredited)
- John Fowler as Woods
Crew
- Alan Clarke · Director
- Roy Minton · Writer
- Davina Belling · Producer
- Clive Parsons · Producer
- Phil Meheux · Cinematographer
- Michael Bradsell · Editor
- Esta Charkham · Casting director