Scum

Scum

7.1IMDb Score
Released:1979-09-12
Genre:Drama, Crime
Duration:96 min
Country:United Kingdom
Director:Alan Clarke
Actors:Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth, John Blundell, Phil Daniels
Production:Berwick Street Productions, Boyd's Company, Kendon Films Ltd.

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.

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