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Scum (1979)

R · 1979-09-12 · 1h 38m · EN
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In Borstal, Survival Rules

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

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Alan ClarkeDirectorRoy MintonWriter
Budget
$420K

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Ray WinstoneRay WinstoneCarlinMick FordMick FordArcherJulian FirthJulian FirthDavisJohn BlundellJohn BlundellBanksPhil DanielsPhil DanielsRichardsJohn JuddJohn JuddMr. SandsPhilip JacksonPhilip JacksonMr GreavesPeter HowellPeter HowellGovernorBill DeanBill DeanMr DukeJohn GrilloJohn GrilloMr GoodyearP.H. MoriartyP.H. MoriartyMr. HuntRay BurdisRay BurdisEckersley

Keywords

PrisonRevengeViolenceSuicideCorruptionRapeEnglandCult filmRacismControversyInmateRiotRegimeBannedOffender

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Crime · Tv MovieTheme affinityPrison · Revenge · ViolenceDialogue densityDramaDirector preference406275Actor preference301223 · 123981 · 50377Country preferenceGb

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What is Scum about?

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

How long is Scum?

Scum has a runtime of 98 minutes.

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