Scum
Drama
Crime
In Borstal, survival rules!
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.
1979-09-12
en
Cast
Director
Alan Clarke
Ray Winstone as Carlin
Mick Ford as Archer
Julian Firth as Davis
John Blundell as Banks
Phil Daniels as Richards
John Judd as Mr. Sands
Philip Jackson as Mr Greaves
Peter Howell as Governor
Bill Dean as Mr Duke
John Grillo as Mr Goodyear
P.H. Moriarty as Mr. Hunt
Ray Burdis as Eckersley
Jo Kendall as Matron
Alrick Riley as Angel
Sean Chapman as James
Andrew Paul as Betts
Patrick Murray as Dougan
Herbert Norville as Toyne
Perry Benson as Formby
Danny John-Jules as Baldy's lookout (uncredited)