Scum (1979)

EnglishFilm197996 minDrama, Crime★ 7.1/10

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.

Directed by

Alan Clarke

Starring

Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth

Released

1979-09-12

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