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Scum

7.219771h 18mMovieTV MovieDramaCrime

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.

DirectorAlan Clarke
WriterRoy Minton
ProducerMargaret Matheson

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Cast · Directed by Alan Clarke

RWRay Winstone
Ray Winstone
Carlin
DTDavid Threlfall
David Threlfall
Archer
MPMartin Phillips
Martin Phillips
Davis
DK
Davidson Knight
Angel
JBJohn Blundell
John Blundell
Banks
PDPhil Daniels
Phil Daniels
Richards
RBRay Burdis
Ray Burdis
Eckersley
PMPatrick Murray
Patrick Murray
Dougan
IS
Ian Sharrock
Rhodes
TL
Tony London
Woods
PK
Peter Kinley
Betts
SRSheridan Earl Russell
Sheridan Earl Russell
Jackson

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