Scum

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Scum is a 1977 tv movie and drama movie directed by Alan Clarke. It stars Ray Winstone, David Threlfall and Martin Phillips. It runs 1h 18m. TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10.

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.