Scum (1979)

7.1/10 96 min Drama Crime

Overview

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.

Cast

Ray Winstone

Carlin

Mick Ford

Archer

Julian Firth

Davis

John Blundell

Banks

Phil Daniels

Richards

John Judd

Mr. Sands

Philip Jackson

Mr Greaves

Peter Howell

Governor

Bill Dean

Mr Duke

John Grillo

Mr Goodyear

P.H. Moriarty

Mr. Hunt

Ray Burdis

Eckersley

Jo Kendall

Matron

Alrick Riley

Angel

Sean Chapman

James

Andrew Paul

Betts

Patrick Murray

Dougan

Herbert Norville

Toyne

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