Scum

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.

1h 36m1979TMDb 7.1

English

Crew and Cast

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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Info

Status: Released
Released: 12 September 1979
Runtime: 1h 36m
TMDB score: 7.1 / 10 (225 votes)

Production

Director: Alan Clarke
Writers: Roy Minton
Studios: Berwick Street Productions, Boyd's Company, Kendon Films Ltd.
Countries: United Kingdom

Box Office

Budget: $420,000.0

Languages

Original: English
Spoken: English