Scum (1979)
In Borstal, survival rules!
Director: Alan Clarke
|Writers: Roy Minton
|Stars: Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth
Rating:
★ 7.1/10 (222 votes) · IMDb ↗
Duration:
1h 36m
Language:
EN
Release Date:
Sep 12, 1979
Country:
United Kingdom
Director:
Alan Clarke
Storyline
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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Movie Details
| Original title | Scum |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 12, 1979 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | revenge, prison, racism, riot, suicide, rape, england, inmate, corruption, controversy, regime, offender |
FAQ
What is Scum about?
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.
When was Scum released?
Scum was released on Sep 12, 1979 (status: Released).
Who directed Scum?
Alan Clarke directed Scum.
What is the TMDB rating of Scum?
Scum has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 from 222 votes.