Scum

19771h 18m7.2(52 votes)

TV MovieDramaCrime

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.

Scum (1977) is a tv movie, drama, and crime film directed by Alan Clarke. It stars Ray Winstone, David Threlfall, and Martin Phillips. The film runs for 1 hour 18 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 52 votes.

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Director

Alan Clarke

Cast

Ray Winstone

Carlin

David Threlfall

Archer

Martin Phillips

Davis

Davidson Knight

Angel

John Blundell

Banks

Phil Daniels

Richards

Ray Burdis

Trailer

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Who stars in Scum?

Scum stars Ray Winstone, David Threlfall, Martin Phillips, and Davidson Knight, and was directed by Alan Clarke.

How long is Scum?

Scum has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes.

When did Scum come out?

Scum was released in 1977.

What genre is Scum?

Scum is a tv movie, drama, and crime film.

Is Scum worth watching?

Scum holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.