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Scum (1979) - Movie Browser

Banned twice, still banned by the BBC, and absolutely unflinching — British cinema at its most brutal.

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prison nightmareinstitutional rot1970s grit

Overview

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

Content warning

controversy riot suicide rape revenge prison racism corruption england inmate+3 more

systemic crueltypower and dominancedehumanizationrebellion against authority

Standout Aspects

Acting

Ray Winstone's breakthrough — terrifying, magnetic, unforgettable.

Direction

Alan Clarke's unblinking camera refuses to look away.

Writing

Roy Minton's script from his own banned TV play.

Best for:Solo·Streaming

Heads up:Violence·Triggers

Director

Alan Clarke

ReleasedSep 12, 1979

Runtime1h 36m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensityhigh

Tonedark

Feelheavy

Budget$420K

Berwick Street Productions

Boyd's Company

Top Cast

Ray Winstone

Carlin

Mick Ford

Archer

Julian Firth

Davis

John Blundell

Banks

Phil Daniels

Richards

John Judd

Mr. Sands

Philip Jackson

Mr Greaves

Peter Howell

Governor

Bill Dean

Mr Duke

John Grillo

Mr Goodyear

P.H. Moriarty

Mr. Hunt

Ray Burdis

Eckersley

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