Scum (1980)

  • NR
  • 06/12/1980 (AU)
  • Drama, Crime
  • 1h 38m

In Borstal, survival rules!

Overview

Powerful, uncompromising drama about two boys' struggle for survival in the nightmare world of Britain's notorious Borstal Reformatory.

Alan Clarke

Director

Roy Minton

Writer

Cast

Ray Winstone's headshot

Ray Winstone

Carlin
Mick Ford's headshot

Mick Ford

Archer
Julian Firth's headshot

Julian Firth

Davis
John Blundell's headshot

John Blundell

Banks
Phil Daniels's headshot

Phil Daniels

Richards
John Judd's headshot

John Judd

Mr. Sands
Philip Jackson's headshot

Philip Jackson

Mr Greaves
Peter Howell's headshot

Peter Howell

Governor

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