Scum

1979 • 1h 36m • Drama, Crime

89%Rotten Tomatoes

In Borstal, survival rules!

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.

Director

Alan Clarke

Writers

Roy Minton

Status

Released