Film
Scum
1977· 15· 1h 18m· Crime· Drama· Tv-movie
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.
1977-11-08
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorAlan Clarke
WriterRoy Minton
ProducerMargaret Matheson
Director of PhotographyJohn Wyatt
EditorKen Pearce
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 7 crew)
Details
Released1977-11-08
Runtime1h 18m · 15
StatusReleased
StudiosBBC
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Rating7.3/10 · 49 votes
Original languageen
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