Search - Scum: BBC Version on DVD

MPAA Rating: NR Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Situations, Not For Children, Adult Language Movie Release: 1979 DVD Release: 08/31/2004 Format: DVD SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 18 mins Studio: Blue Jackel Members Wishing: 6 Genres: Drama, Juvenile Delinquency Film See Also: Scum: Theatrical Version, Scum

Scum refers to the label slapped upon reform-school inmate Ray Winstone. Such reformatories are called "borstals" by the British. When he isn't being beaten up by the other boys, Ray is being beaten down by The System. He rebels against this treatment and "wins" by becoming more vicious than any of his oppressors. Scum was originally filmed for British television, but rejected because of the bleakness of its outlook. In America, it went straight into theatres, where audiences had to strain to comprehend the "punk" jargon and thick provincial accents. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Ray Winstone - Carlin
Mick Ford - Archer
John Judd - Sands
Phil Daniels - Richards
John Blundell - Banks

Scum refers to the label slapped upon reform-school inmate Ray Winstone. Such reformatories are called "borstals" by the British. When he isn't being beaten up by the other boys, Ray is being beaten down by The System. He rebels against this treatment and "wins" by becoming more vicious than any of his oppressors. Scum was originally filmed for British television, but rejected because of the bleakness of its outlook. The film went straight into theatres, where audiences had to strain to comprehend the "punk" jargon and thick provincial accents. Despite this, the film was lavishly praised by critics and moviegoers alike. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide