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Scum

7.1/10
TMDB226 votes
1979Original: English96 min

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.

Genres: Drama, Crime
Cast: Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth, John Blundell, Phil Daniels

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Scum (1979) is a film in the drama, crime genres. Directed by Alan Clarke. The cast includes Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth, John Blundell.

Released
1979-09-12
Original language
English
Runtime
96 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United Kingdom
Production companies
Berwick Street Productions, Boyd's Company, Kendon Films Ltd.
Directors
Alan Clarke
Writers
Roy Minton

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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.

Who stars in Scum?

Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth, John Blundell, Phil Daniels, John Judd. See the cast cards above for character names.

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