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Scum (1979)

Movie ★ 7.1 96 min

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.

Alan Clarke Director Roy Minton Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 12, 1979
Runtime
96 min
Budget
$420,000
IMDb
tt0079871
Language
Studio
Berwick Street Productions, Boyd's Company, Kendon Films Ltd.

Themes

Cast

Ray Winstone Ray Winstone Carlin Mick Ford Mick Ford Archer Julian Firth Julian Firth Davis John Blundell John Blundell Banks Phil Daniels Phil Daniels Richards John Judd John Judd Mr. Sands Philip Jackson Philip Jackson Mr Greaves Peter Howell Peter Howell Governor Bill Dean Bill Dean Mr Duke John Grillo John Grillo Mr Goodyear P.H. Moriarty P.H. Moriarty Mr. Hunt Ray Burdis Ray Burdis Eckersley Alan Igbon Meakin John Fowler Woods Jo Kendall Jo Kendall Matron Alrick Riley Alrick Riley Angel Sean Chapman Sean Chapman James Andrew Paul Andrew Paul Betts

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Frequently asked questions

What is Scum about?
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.
Who directed Scum?
Scum was directed by Alan Clarke.
Who stars in Scum?
Scum stars Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth, John Blundell.
When was Scum released?
Scum is a 1979 drama, crime film.
Where can I watch Scum?
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