Scum (1979)

In Borstal, survival rules!

• Drama
• Crime

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.

Rating

7.1 / 10 (225 votes)

Release date

September 12, 1979

Runtime

1h 36m

Language

English

Director

Alan Clarke

Status

Released