Scum (Original title)
Dates: 1979 (Copyright), 18 November 1979 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Alan Clarke
Synopsis: A depiction of life in a borstal which is run by violence and brutality - where the boy who can fight his way to the top and reign as "Daddy" gains the respect of the inmates and officers alike.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Reformatories, Prisons, Prisoners, Film remakes
Releases
Date: 1979Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundRuntime: 97 mins Length: 8717 FeetDialogue (original): English
Title: The top 10: Movie badassesAuthor: CROOK, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Listing of the top ten toughest male characters in film.
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Page: 169
Title: RWD: ScumAuthor: GRAYDON, Danny Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v15 n7 July 2005 Page: 86
Title: HomeMovies: Scum Collector's EditionAuthor: BELL, James Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v14 n11 November 2004 Page: 75
Title: Nozone: Secret weaponAuthor: LUCAS, Tim Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Alan Clarke's SCUM.
In: Film Ireland n83 Oct/Nov 2001 Pages: 20-23
Title: I'm the Daddy now! Or how great British realist Alan ClarkeAuthor: VENNER, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article title ends: "...can be father of NYC cool". A re-assessment of director Alan Clarke's works-particularly SCUM, MADE IN BRITAIN and The FIRM - taking Harmony Korine's controversial films as a starting point.
In: Film Review December 1999 Pages: 76-81
Title: Call sheet: ScumAuthor: RUMLEY, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the background for SCUM.
In: Empire n8 February 1990 Page: 80
Title: Empire directoryAuthor: THOMAS, Philip Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Journal of Media Law and Practice v6 n2 July 1985 Pages: 210-212
Title: [Journal of Media Law and Practice - v6 n2 July 1985: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on the Court case over the film's transmission, based on that appearing in "The Times" 4.4.1985.
In: Television Today 11 Apr 1985 Page: 13
Title: [Stage - 11 Apr 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Mary Whitehouse receives an anonymous donation to pay the costs of her failed case against the IBA over the broadcasting of SCUM.
In: Television Today 11 Apr 1985 Page: 14
Title: [Stage - 11 Apr 1985: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Assessment of the court case and its implications for the IBA.
In: Television Today 8 Aug 1985 Page: 19
Title: [Stage - 8 Aug 1985: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the Court of Appeal's decision on the transmission of SCUM, and the censorship role of the IBA.
In: City Limits n185 19 Apr 1985 Page: 50
Title: [City Limits - n185 19 Apr 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report on the case of the IBA vs. Mary Whitehouse over the broadcasting of SCUM.
In: Broadcast 5 Apr 1985 Page: 5
Title: [Broadcast - 5 Apr 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Court of Appeal finds for the IBA in the SCUM hearing.
In: Journal of Media Law and Practice v5 n3 November 1984 Pages: 306-307
Title: [Journal of Media Law and Practice - v5 n3 November 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report on the case hearing against the IBA over the broadcast of SCUM in the Court of Appeal.
In: Broadcast 17 Feb 1984 Page: 22
Title: [Broadcast - 17 Feb 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: IBA Chairman Lord Thomson defends the IBA decision to screen SCUM in a continuing High Court action over the IBA's duty in respect to screening the film.
In: Television Today 19 Apr 1984 Pages: 14-15
Title: [Stage - 19 Apr 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: High Court ruling, plus IBA's response.
In: Television Today 10 May 1984 Page: 13
Title: [Stage - 10 May 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: IBA plan an appeal over the High Court decision on SCUM.
In: Television Today 10 May 1984 Pages: 14-15
Title: [Stage - 10 May 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Text of the High Court declaration on SCUM against the IBA.
In: Broadcast 20 Apr 1984 Page: 7
Title: [Broadcast - 20 Apr 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details of the High Court ruling on the IBA transmission of SCUM.
In: Broadcast 23 Sep 1983 Page: 32
Title: [Broadcast - 23 Sep 1983: no known title]Language: English
Description: Mary Whitehouse given leave to apply to the High Court for a declaration that the IBA was in breach of statutory duty by transmitting SCUM.
In: Filme n6 1980 Pages: 42-43
Title: [Filme - n6 1980: no known title]Language: German
In: Image et Son/Ecran n349 April 1980 Pages: 42-44
Title: [Image et Son/Ecran - n349 April 1980: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
In: Continental Film Review v26 n5 March 1979 Pages: 4-7
Title: [Continental Film Review - v26 n5 March 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Film Review v29 n6 June 1979 Pages: 14-15 [Issue missing from BFI Library]
Title: [Film Review - v29 n6 June 1979: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n177 17 Feb 1979 Page: 15
Title: [Screen International - n177 17 Feb 1979: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director.
In: Films and Filming v25 n11 August 1979 Pages: 31-32
Title: [Films and Filming - v25 n11 August 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n492 21 Sep 1979 Pages: 18-19
Title: [Time Out - n492 21 Sep 1979: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Inteview with Alan Clarke, and a comparison of the television and feature film versions of SCUM.
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v46 n548 September 1979 Pages: 201-202
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v46 n548 September 1979: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Films and Filming v25 n10 July 1979 Pages: 39-41
Title: [Films and Filming - v25 n10 July 1979: no known title]Language: English
Description: Stills.
In: Screen International n206 8 Sep 1979 Page: 28
Title: [Screen International - n206 8 Sep 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n172 13 Jan 1979 Page: 12
Title: [Screen International - n172 13 Jan 1979: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v254 n48 12 Jan 1979 Page: 48
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v254 n48 12 Jan 1979: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Variety 15 Aug 1979 Page: 24
Title: [Variety - 15 Aug 1979: no known title]Language: English
Author: Barber, Sian Pages: xii, 221 pages
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(10)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-884774
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Digital materials(1)
Description: DPX - LTO5BFI identifier: N-735083
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-884774
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Film materials(8)
Description: 35mm Colour InterpositiveBase: SafetySound: MuteStock date: 1979BFI identifier: N-486034
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8495 FeetBFI identifier: C-150703
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: Combined as MuteLength: 8675 FeetBFI identifier: C-965023
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magnetic recordingBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 1747 FeetBFI identifier: C-150705
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magnetic recordingBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 1747 FeetBFI identifier: C-150706
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magnetic recordingBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 1747 FeetBFI identifier: C-150707
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original Colour NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 10435 FeetStock date: 1979BFI identifier: C-150704
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundStock date: 1964BFI identifier: N-485812
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Dates: 1979 (Copyright), 18 November 1979 (Release)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Alan Clarke
Synopsis: A depiction of life in a borstal which is run by violence and brutality - where the boy who can fight his way to the top and reign as "Daddy" gains the respect of the inmates and officers alike.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Reformatories, Prisons, Prisoners, Film remakes
Releases
Date: 1979Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundRuntime: 97 mins Length: 8717 FeetDialogue (original): English
Credits
(40)
©: Kendon Films, Made by: Berwick Street Films "A", Executive Producer: Michael Relph, Executive Producer: Don Boyd, Produced by: Davina Belling, Clive Parsons, Associate Producer: Martin Campbell, Production Accountant: Terry Connors, Production Assistant: Sallianne Branson, 1st Assistant Director: Raymond Day, Assistant Director: Michael Hamlyn, Assistant Director: Chris Rose, Continuity: Alison Thorne, Casting Director: Esta Charkham, Written by: Roy Minton, Director of Photography: Phil Meheux, Camera Operator: Mike Proudfoot, Focus Puller: Graham Hazard, Clapper/Loader: Paul Jordan, Gaffer: Terry Edland, Grip: Joe Felix, Stills Photographer: Joe Pearce, Editor: Michael Bradsell, Assistant Editor: Roy Burge, Art Director: Michael Porter, asst.a.d: Judith Lang, Propertyman: Bobby Hedges, Wardrobe Mistress: Monica Howe, Make-up Artiste: Debbie Scragg, Titles by G.S.E. Ltd: General Screen Enterprises, Production Processing: Kay Laboratories, Electrics by G.B.S. Film Lighting: G.B.S. Film Lighting Ltd., Sound Mixer: David John, Boom Operator: John Chandler, Dubbing Mixer: Hugh Strain, Sound Editor: Terry Poulton, Assistant Sound Editor: Stephen Spencer, Sound Effects Editor: Tony Message, Unit Publicist: Geoff Freeman
Cast
(33)
Ray Winstone (Carlin), Mick Ford (Archer), Julian Firth (Davis), John Blundell (Banks), Phil Daniels (Richards), John Fowler (Woods), Ray Burdis (Eckersley), Patrick Murray (Dougan), Herbert Norville (Toyne), George Winter (Rhodes), Alrick Riley (Angel), Peter Francis (Baldy), Philip Da Costa (Jackson), Perry Benson (Formby), Alan Igbon (Meakin), Andrew Paul (Betts), Sean Champman (James), Ozzie Stephens (Smith), Ricky Wales (Chambers), Peter Howell (governor), John Judd (Sands), Jo Kendall (matron), John Grillo (Goodyear), Philip Jackson (Greaves), Bill Dean (Duke), P.H. Moriarty (Hunt), Nigel Humpreys (Taylor), James Donnelly (Whittle), Joe Fordham (Reg), Ray Jewers (gym instructor), Ian Liston (White), Charles Rayford (Philpott), John Rogan (escort)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(33)
In: Empire n234 December 2008 Pages: 230-231Title: The top 10: Movie badassesAuthor: CROOK, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Listing of the top ten toughest male characters in film.
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Page: 169
Title: RWD: ScumAuthor: GRAYDON, Danny Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v15 n7 July 2005 Page: 86
Title: HomeMovies: Scum Collector's EditionAuthor: BELL, James Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v14 n11 November 2004 Page: 75
Title: Nozone: Secret weaponAuthor: LUCAS, Tim Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Alan Clarke's SCUM.
In: Film Ireland n83 Oct/Nov 2001 Pages: 20-23
Title: I'm the Daddy now! Or how great British realist Alan ClarkeAuthor: VENNER, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article title ends: "...can be father of NYC cool". A re-assessment of director Alan Clarke's works-particularly SCUM, MADE IN BRITAIN and The FIRM - taking Harmony Korine's controversial films as a starting point.
In: Film Review December 1999 Pages: 76-81
Title: Call sheet: ScumAuthor: RUMLEY, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the background for SCUM.
In: Empire n8 February 1990 Page: 80
Title: Empire directoryAuthor: THOMAS, Philip Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Journal of Media Law and Practice v6 n2 July 1985 Pages: 210-212
Title: [Journal of Media Law and Practice - v6 n2 July 1985: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on the Court case over the film's transmission, based on that appearing in "The Times" 4.4.1985.
In: Television Today 11 Apr 1985 Page: 13
Title: [Stage - 11 Apr 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Mary Whitehouse receives an anonymous donation to pay the costs of her failed case against the IBA over the broadcasting of SCUM.
In: Television Today 11 Apr 1985 Page: 14
Title: [Stage - 11 Apr 1985: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Assessment of the court case and its implications for the IBA.
In: Television Today 8 Aug 1985 Page: 19
Title: [Stage - 8 Aug 1985: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the Court of Appeal's decision on the transmission of SCUM, and the censorship role of the IBA.
In: City Limits n185 19 Apr 1985 Page: 50
Title: [City Limits - n185 19 Apr 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report on the case of the IBA vs. Mary Whitehouse over the broadcasting of SCUM.
In: Broadcast 5 Apr 1985 Page: 5
Title: [Broadcast - 5 Apr 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Court of Appeal finds for the IBA in the SCUM hearing.
In: Journal of Media Law and Practice v5 n3 November 1984 Pages: 306-307
Title: [Journal of Media Law and Practice - v5 n3 November 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report on the case hearing against the IBA over the broadcast of SCUM in the Court of Appeal.
In: Broadcast 17 Feb 1984 Page: 22
Title: [Broadcast - 17 Feb 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: IBA Chairman Lord Thomson defends the IBA decision to screen SCUM in a continuing High Court action over the IBA's duty in respect to screening the film.
In: Television Today 19 Apr 1984 Pages: 14-15
Title: [Stage - 19 Apr 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: High Court ruling, plus IBA's response.
In: Television Today 10 May 1984 Page: 13
Title: [Stage - 10 May 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: IBA plan an appeal over the High Court decision on SCUM.
In: Television Today 10 May 1984 Pages: 14-15
Title: [Stage - 10 May 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Text of the High Court declaration on SCUM against the IBA.
In: Broadcast 20 Apr 1984 Page: 7
Title: [Broadcast - 20 Apr 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details of the High Court ruling on the IBA transmission of SCUM.
In: Broadcast 23 Sep 1983 Page: 32
Title: [Broadcast - 23 Sep 1983: no known title]Language: English
Description: Mary Whitehouse given leave to apply to the High Court for a declaration that the IBA was in breach of statutory duty by transmitting SCUM.
In: Filme n6 1980 Pages: 42-43
Title: [Filme - n6 1980: no known title]Language: German
In: Image et Son/Ecran n349 April 1980 Pages: 42-44
Title: [Image et Son/Ecran - n349 April 1980: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
In: Continental Film Review v26 n5 March 1979 Pages: 4-7
Title: [Continental Film Review - v26 n5 March 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Film Review v29 n6 June 1979 Pages: 14-15 [Issue missing from BFI Library]
Title: [Film Review - v29 n6 June 1979: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n177 17 Feb 1979 Page: 15
Title: [Screen International - n177 17 Feb 1979: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director.
In: Films and Filming v25 n11 August 1979 Pages: 31-32
Title: [Films and Filming - v25 n11 August 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n492 21 Sep 1979 Pages: 18-19
Title: [Time Out - n492 21 Sep 1979: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Inteview with Alan Clarke, and a comparison of the television and feature film versions of SCUM.
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v46 n548 September 1979 Pages: 201-202
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v46 n548 September 1979: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Films and Filming v25 n10 July 1979 Pages: 39-41
Title: [Films and Filming - v25 n10 July 1979: no known title]Language: English
Description: Stills.
In: Screen International n206 8 Sep 1979 Page: 28
Title: [Screen International - n206 8 Sep 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n172 13 Jan 1979 Page: 12
Title: [Screen International - n172 13 Jan 1979: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v254 n48 12 Jan 1979 Page: 48
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v254 n48 12 Jan 1979: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Variety 15 Aug 1979 Page: 24
Title: [Variety - 15 Aug 1979: no known title]Language: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
Title: British film industry in the 1970s: capital, culture and creativityAuthor: Barber, Sian Pages: xii, 221 pages
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(10)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-884774
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Digital materials(1)
Description: DPX - LTO5BFI identifier: N-735083
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-884774
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Film materials(8)
Description: 35mm Colour InterpositiveBase: SafetySound: MuteStock date: 1979BFI identifier: N-486034
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 8495 FeetBFI identifier: C-150703
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: Combined as MuteLength: 8675 FeetBFI identifier: C-965023
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magnetic recordingBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 1747 FeetBFI identifier: C-150705
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magnetic recordingBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 1747 FeetBFI identifier: C-150706
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magnetic recordingBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 1747 FeetBFI identifier: C-150707
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original Colour NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 10435 FeetStock date: 1979BFI identifier: C-150704
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundStock date: 1964BFI identifier: N-485812
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film