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Scum

In Borstal, survival rules!

19791h 36mDir Alan Clarke7.1TMDB
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.

Top Cast

27 total
Ray Winstone
Ray Winstone
as Carlin
Mick Ford
Mick Ford
as Archer
Julian Firth
Julian Firth
as Davis
John Blundell
John Blundell
as Banks
Phil Daniels
Phil Daniels
as Richards
John Judd
John Judd
as Mr. Sands
Philip Jackson
Philip Jackson
as Mr Greaves
Peter Howell
Peter Howell
as Governor
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