Scum

Name: Scum
Released: 1979-09-12
Rating: 7.1

7.1/10 (219)

·1979· 96 min

Director: Alan Clarke

"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.

Trailer

Cast

Ray Winstone

Carlin

Mick Ford

Archer

Julian Firth

Davis

John Blundell

Banks

Phil Daniels

Richards

John Judd

Mr. Sands

Philip Jackson

Mr Greaves

Peter Howell

Governor

Bill Dean

Mr Duke

John Grillo

Mr Goodyear

P.H. Moriarty

Mr. Hunt

Ray Burdis

Eckersley

In brief

Scum (1979) is a drama, crime film. With an average rating of 7.1/10 from 219 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 36min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is Scum?

Scum runs 96 minutes (1h 36min).

What rating does Scum have?

Scum has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 219 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Scum from?

Scum was released in 1979.