Film
Scum
1979· R· 1h 36m· Crime· Drama
“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.
1979-09-12
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Key Crew
DirectorAlan Clarke
WriterRoy Minton
ProducerClive Parsons
Director of PhotographyPhil Meheux
EditorMichael Bradsell
Full cast & crew (27 cast · 16 crew)
Details
Released1979-09-12
Runtime1h 36m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosBerwick Street Productions · Boyd's Company · Kendon Films Ltd.
Budget$420,000
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Rating7.1/10 · 214 votes
Original languageen
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