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Scum

Scum (1979)

06/12/1980 (AU)

01h 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

Top Billed Cast

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Carlin

Mick Ford

Mick Ford

Archer

Julian Firth

Julian Firth

Davis

John Blundell

Banks

Phil Daniels

Phil Daniels

Richards

John Judd

John Judd

Mr. Sands

Philip Jackson

Philip Jackson

Mr Greaves

Peter Howell

Peter Howell

Governor

Bill Dean

Bill Dean

Mr Duke

Media

Official Trailer

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