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Scum

Drama Crime

1979, Movie, 1h 38min

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

Country: United Kingdom

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Reviews

Critic Philip Thomas

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It has lost none of its power: Scum is, in the final analysis, horrific

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Critic Mike D'Angelo

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Whether Scum ultimately did British juvenile offenders any good is an open question, but it unquestionably put Clarke on the map, and that’s legacy enough.

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"Scum" is a brutal and uncompromising drama that explores life in a British juvenile offender institution in the 1970s. The film follows theyouths Carlin, Angel, and Davis, who are transferred to the institution after their previous facility is closed down. Carlin quickly establishes himself as the "Daddy" of the wing, taking on the brutal regime of the wardens and the corrupt system within the institution. As he fights to survive and protect his fellow inmates from the harsh conditions, Carlin ignites a full-scale riot that challenges the authority of the wardens and the institution's Governor. Will Carlin be able to bring about change, or will he succumb to the violence and oppression that surrounds him? "Scum" is a gritty portrayal of life behind bars that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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