Scum

Where to Watch Scum (1979) (Legally)

In Borstal, survival rules!
Sep 12, 1979 GB 96 min R
7.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
214 votes
Drama Crime
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

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It sits in the Drama, Crime space and is paced for about 96 minutes.

Cast highlights include Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth, John Blundell.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

prison, suicide, rape, corruption, england, controversy, riot, revenge, racism, inmate, regime, offender

Official trailer

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Plot

Powerful, uncompromising drama about two boys' struggle for survival in the nightmare world of Britain's notorious Borstal Reformatory.

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Main cast

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
Bill Dean
Bill Dean
as Mr Duke
John Grillo
John Grillo
as Mr Goodyear