Drama ·Crime · United Kingdom · 1979 · 1h 36m

Scum

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Director
Alan Clarke
Cast
Ray Winstone as Carlin Mick Ford as Archer Julian Firth as Davis John Blundell as Banks Phil Daniels as Richards John Judd as Mr. Sands
Crew
Phil Meheux — Director of Photography Michael Bradsell — Editor Roy Minton — Writer Clive Parsons — Producer Davina Belling — Producer Mike Porter — Production Design
Tagline

In Borstal, survival rules!

Synopsis

Powerful, uncompromising drama about two boys' struggle for survival in the nightmare world of Britain's notorious Borstal Reformatory.

Trailer Scum — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
prisonsuiciderapecorruptionenglandcontroversyriotrevengeracisminmateregimeoffender
Key Collaborators
Alan Clarke Director Phil Meheux Director of Photography Michael Bradsell Editor Roy Minton Writer Clive Parsons Producer Davina Belling Producer Mike Porter Production Design
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