Scum
1977
Featuring both the previously unseen BBC version and the Theatrical version. Controversial story of the cruelty and violence inside a Government Borstal. The film powerfully and sensationally portrays one man's struggle against all odds to be top dog in a system that is intent on breaking his spirit. Read more
| Starring | Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Phil Daniels |
|---|---|
| Director | Alan Clarke |
| Genres | Drama |
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Scum
Featuring both the previously unseen BBC version and the Theatrical version. Controversial story of the cruelty and violence inside a Government Borstal. The film powerfully and sensationally portrays one man's struggle against all odds to be top dog in a system that is intent on breaking his spirit.
| Starring | Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Phil Daniels |
|---|---|
| Director | Alan Clarke |
| Studio | ODYSSEY QUEST |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 47 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Released | DVD: 13 Jun 2005 Production year: 1977 |
| Format | DVD |
Scum (1977)
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10 out of 10 people found this review helpful
A young Ray Winstone showing his talent as a hard man
This film shows it's age but that's what makes it so enthralling, in that it is a time capsule for attitudes (and haircuts) in the 70's.
It is predominantly plotted around Winstone's character in a borstal (or juvenile prison to the uninitiated). However it also includes the different attitudes and experiences of several other inmates, to the extent that you feel empathy for many, due to their interaction with the wardens, most of which involves bullying and violence and a severe lack of listening skills.
You'd like to think the system has changed, otherwise we are churning out some twisted individuals. -
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Excellent
This is the best prison drama I have seen. Although it's dated and political climates have changed since it's original release human nature is still fundamentally the same. This film demonstrates the violent extremes people will go to for survival or simply for pleasure. Realistic and gritty. It runs almost like a documentary.
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