Scum

Directed by Alan Clarke

Written by Roy Minton

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.

Cast

Ray Winstone

Carlin

David Threlfall

Archer

Martin Phillips

Davis

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Davidson Knight

Angel

John Blundell

Banks

Phil Daniels

Richards

Ray Burdis

Eckersley

Patrick Murray

Dougan

?

Ian Sharrock

Rhodes

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Tony London

Woods

?

Peter Kinley

Betts

Sheridan Earl Russell

Jackson