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Movie 18

Scum (1979)

Sep 12, 1979 · 1h 36m

7.1/10 TMDB user score
226 votes on TMDB

In Borstal, survival rules!

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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Top 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

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