Scum (1979)
Ratings:
7.1 (TMDb)
Released:
1979-09-12
Runtime:
1h 36m
Genres:
Drama, Crime
Countries:
United Kingdom
Director:
Alan Clarke
Actors:
Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth, John Blundell, Phil Daniels, John Judd, Philip Jackson, Peter Howell
Synopsis
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.