Scum

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Expanded by Roy Minton from his own, banned BBC TV play, Scum is an uncompromisingly bleak and aggressive companion piece to the kind of gritty crime dramas that painted a dour picture of Britain in the late seventies and early eighties. Ray Winstone in his first major role excels as the newly committed borstal boy with a chip on his shoulder, and Alan Clarke’s direction is merciless, stark and unsubtle. Not a likeable film by any means, but a significant reminder of the brutal failings of an anachronistic penal system.

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Review by steve stafford on 23rd February 2000

What on television had been a powerful, savage indictment of the borstal system becomes onscreen merely a creature feature, cynically designed to cash-in on the notoriety of the original play.

Review by anonymous on 15th December 1999

I think scum is an outstanding film. it displays real life borstal action which always and currently exists. I love the actors in it and find it frighteningly compelling. A true masterpiece; with great contributions from Phil Daniels, Ray Winstone and many others.

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Review by freddy D. on 14th February 2000

A pure stroke of genius alan clarke's a mastermind!!

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