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Scum

1977 · 1h 18m

Directed by Alan Clarke

7.2

TMDB audience score
53 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

  • Ray Winstone
    Carlin

  • David Threlfall
    Archer

  • Martin Phillips
    Davis

  • Davidson Knight
    Angel

  • John Blundell
    Banks

  • Phil Daniels
    Richards

  • Ray Burdis
    Eckersley

  • Patrick Murray
    Dougan

  • Ian Sharrock
    Rhodes

  • Tony London
    Woods

  • Peter Kinley
    Betts

  • Sheridan Earl Russell
    Jackson

  • Colin Mayes
    Sumner

  • Trevor Butler
    Toyne

  • Philip Da Costa
    Formby

  • Richard Butler
    Governor

  • John Judd
    Sands

  • Bay White
    Matron