CinemaOSMovie · 1977 · 1h 18m

Scum

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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.

Directed byAlan Clarke

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 18m
Language
EN
Released
November 8, 1977
Studios
BBC

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Carlin

David Threlfall

David Threlfall

Archer

Martin Phillips

Martin Phillips

Davis

Davidson Knight

Angel

John Blundell

John Blundell

Banks

Phil Daniels

Phil Daniels

Richards

Ray Burdis

Ray Burdis

Eckersley

Patrick Murray

Patrick Murray

Dougan

Ian Sharrock

Rhodes

Tony London

Woods

Creative team
Directed by
Alan Clarke
Alan Clarke
Written by
Roy Minton
Roy Minton
Produced by
Margaret Matheson

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