Scum

Overview

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.

Directed by Alan Clarke

Top cast

Ray Winstone

Carlin

David Threlfall

Archer

Martin Phillips

Davis

D

Davidson Knight

Angel

John Blundell

Banks

Phil Daniels

Richards

Ray Burdis

Eckersley

Patrick Murray

Dougan

I

Ian Sharrock

Rhodes

T

Tony London

Woods

P

Peter Kinley

Betts

Sheridan Earl Russell

Jackson

C

Colin Mayes

Sumner

T

Trevor Butler

Toyne

P

Philip Da Costa

Formby

Richard Butler

Governor

John Judd

Sands

B

Bay White

Matron

P

Peter Gordon

Goodyear

S

Stewart Harwood

Greaves

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