Watch Scum (1979) Official Trailer
In Borstal, survival rules!
7.1 / 10 IMDb September 12, 1979 1h 36m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 36m
Release Date
September 12, 1979
Genre
Drama, Crime
Status
Released
Budget
$420,000
Languages
English
Country
United Kingdom
Writers
Cast
Ray Winstone
as Carlin
Mick Ford
as Archer
Julian Firth
as Davis
John Blundell
as Banks
Phil Daniels
as Richards
John Judd
as Mr. Sands
Philip Jackson
as Mr Greaves
Peter Howell
as Governor
Bill Dean
as Mr Duke
John Grillo
as Mr Goodyear
P.H. Moriarty
as Mr. Hunt
Ray Burdis
as Eckersley
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Alan Igbon
as Meakin
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John Fowler
as Woods
Jo Kendall
as Matron
Alrick Riley
as Angel
Sean Chapman
as James
Andrew Paul
as Betts
Patrick Murray
as Dougan
Herbert Norville
as Toyne
Production Companies
Berwick Street Productions
Boyd's Company
Kendon Films Ltd.
Scum Official Trailer 1979
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