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Scum

Scum

19777.31h 14m

Overview

A hard and shocking story of life in a British borstal for young offenders.

Directed by Alan Clarke
Written by Roy Minton
Produced by Margaret Matheson
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Top Cast

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Carlin

David Threlfall

David Threlfall

Archer

Martin Phillips

Martin Phillips

Davis

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Davidson Knight

Angel

John Blundell

John Blundell

Banks

Phil Daniels

Phil Daniels

Richards

Ray Burdis

Ray Burdis

Eckersley

Patrick Murray

Patrick Murray

Dougan

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Ian Sharrock

Rhodes

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Tony London

Woods

About Scum

Scum is a tv movie, drama, crime film released in 1977. Directed by Alan Clarke, it stars Ray Winstone, David Threlfall, Martin Phillips. A hard and shocking story of life in a British borstal for young offenders.

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