Film
Scum
United Kingdom- Age rating
- 15
- Director
- Alan Clarke
- Year
- 1977
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.
Top cast
Ray Winstone
Carlin
David Threlfall
Archer
Martin Phillips
Davis
Davidson Knight
Angel
John Blundell
Banks
Phil Daniels
Richards
Ray Burdis
Eckersley
Patrick Murray
Dougan
Ian Sharrock
Rhodes
Tony London
Woods
Peter Kinley
Betts
Sheridan Earl Russell
Jackson
Colin Mayes
Sumner
Trevor Butler
Toyne
Philip Da Costa
Formby
Richard Butler
Governor
John Judd
Sands
Bay White
Matron
Directed by
Alan Clarke
Written by
Roy Minton
Produced by
Margaret Matheson