About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
1979
Runtime
1h 36m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.1/10
Votes
214
Genre
Drama, Crime
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$0.4M
Cast
prison
suicide
rape
corruption
england
controversy
riot
revenge
racism
inmate
regime
offender
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Questions about Scum
How long is Scum?
Scum has a runtime of 1h 36m (1 hour and 36 minutes).
Who directed Scum?
Scum was directed by Alan Clarke and released in 1979.
What genre is Scum?
Scum is a Drama, Crime film (1979).
Who stars in Scum?
The cast of Scum includes Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth, John Blundell, Phil Daniels.
What is the TMDB rating for Scum?
Scum has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 214 votes.
