Scum

1977 1h 18m EN

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7.2

SOLID

★7.2TMDB · 53

TV MovieDramaCrime

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ray Winstone
Carlin
David Threlfall
Archer
Martin Phillips
Davis
Davidson Knight
Angel
John Blundell
Banks
Phil Daniels
Richards
Ray Burdis
Eckersley
Patrick Murray
Dougan

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alan Clarke
Writers: Roy Minton
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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49 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alan Clarke, shot by John Wyatt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Ken Pearce shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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AWARDS

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Ray Winstone and David Threlfall and Martin Phillips carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0200095 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 53 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Alan Clarke directs. John Wyatt behind the camera. Ken Pearce cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
249 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Alan Clarke, shot by John Wyatt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Ken Pearce shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Ray Winstone and David Threlfall and Martin Phillips carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0200095 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 53 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.