Scum (1979)
In Borstal, survival rules!
1979 · 1h 36m · Drama, Crime
Genres: 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.
Director: Alan Clarke
Writers: Roy Minton
Cinematography: Phil Meheux
Editor: Michael Bradsell
Rated 7.1/10 by 218 viewers
Cast
Ray Winstone as CarlinMick Ford as ArcherJulian Firth as DavisJohn Blundell as BanksPhil Daniels as RichardsJohn Judd as Mr. SandsPhilip Jackson as Mr GreavesPeter Howell as GovernorBill Dean as Mr DukeJohn Grillo as Mr GoodyearP.H. Moriarty as Mr. HuntRay Burdis as EckersleyMore like this
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