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Scum (1979): movie guide
Scum (1979) is a Drama, Crime running about 96 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.1/10 from 226 votes. Notable cast includes Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth, John Blundell. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1979-09-12
- Runtime: 96 min
- TMDB: 7.1/10
- Genres: Drama, Crime
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1979-09-12
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What is Scum about?
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.
Cast highlights
Scum features Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth, John Blundell, Phil Daniels, John Judd. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1979-09-12. Runtime: 96 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (226 votes). Genres: Drama, Crime. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Scum on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Scum?
- Scum is listed as Drama, Crime on TMDB.
- How long is Scum?
- Scum runs about 96 minutes.
- Who stars in Scum?
- Cast highlights include Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth, John Blundell, Phil Daniels, John Judd.
- Does Cinema Box stream Scum?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Scum?
- Open the Scum page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
