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Scum

1979, Drama, 1h 36m

9 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Movie Info

Perverse conditions within a British reform school reach a boiling point.

Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Director: Alan Clarke
Producer: Davina Belling, Clive Parsons
Writer: Roy Minton
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 7, 2004
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.4K
Runtime: 1h 36m
Production Co: Berwick Street Productions, Kendon Films

Cast & Crew

Ray Winstone

Carlin

Mick Ford

Archer

Julian Firth

Davis

John Blundell

Banks

Phil Daniels

Richards

John Fowler

Woods

Critic Reviews for Scum

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