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Scum(1979)
Status: Released
Date: 1979-09-12
71%
194 Votes
Time: 1h 38m
In Borstal, survival rules!
Overview:
Powerful, uncompromising drama about two boys' struggle for survival in the nightmare world of Britain's notorious Borstal Reformatory.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
Budget: $420,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
Berwick Street Productions
Boyd's Company
Kendon Films Ltd.
Movie: Scum
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ray Winstone
Carlin
Mick Ford
Archer
Julian Firth
Davis
Phil Daniels
Richards
John Judd
Mr. Sands
Philip Jackson
Mr Greaves
Peter Howell
Governor
Bill Dean
Mr Duke
John Grillo
Mr Goodyear
Video Trailer Scum
Video: Official Re-Release Trailer
Official Re-Release Trailer
Official Trailer
Scum (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Mark Kermode reviews Scum (1979) | BFI Player
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Official Re-Release Trailer - Trailer
Official Trailer - Trailer
Scum (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER - Trailer
Mark Kermode reviews Scum (1979) | BFI Player - Featurette
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