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Scum (1977)

  • Nov 8, 1977
  • 1h 18m

7.2/10

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53 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Scum is a 1977 TV movie and drama film directed by Alan Clarke. Its leading cast includes Ray Winstone, David Threlfall and Martin Phillips. It runs for 1 hour 18 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Time needed
1 hour 18 minutes
Language
English
Audience signal
7.2/10 from 53 TMDB votes

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Scum | Official Trailer (2025) | Now On Digital · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Ray Winstone Carlin
  • David Threlfall Archer
  • Martin Phillips Davis
  • Davidson Knight Angel
  • John Blundell Banks
  • Phil Daniels Richards
  • Ray Burdis Eckersley
  • Patrick Murray Dougan
  • Ian Sharrock Rhodes
  • Tony London Woods
  • Peter Kinley Betts
  • Sheridan Earl Russell Jackson
  • Colin Mayes Sumner
  • Trevor Butler Toyne
  • Philip Da Costa Formby
  • Richard Butler Governor
  • John Judd Sands
  • Bay White Matron

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