An uncompromising story of life in a British juvenile offender institution in the '70s.
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| Ray Winstone | ... |
Carlin
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| Mick Ford | ... |
Archer
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| Julian Firth | ... |
Davis
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| John Blundell | ... |
Banks
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| Phil Daniels | ... |
Richards
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John Fowler | ... |
Woods
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| Ray Burdis | ... |
Eckersley
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| Patrick Murray | ... |
Dougan
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Herbert Norville | ... |
Toyne
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George Winter | ... |
Rhodes
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| Alrick Riley | ... |
Angel
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Peter Francis | ... |
Baldy
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Philip DaCosta | ... |
Jackson
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Perry Benson | ... |
Formby
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| Alan Igbon | ... |
Meakin
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| Andrew Paul | ... |
Betts
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| Sean Chapman | ... |
James
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Ozzie Stevens | ... |
Smith
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Ricky Wales | ... |
Chambers
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| Peter Howell | ... |
Governor
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| John Judd | ... |
Sands
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| Jo Kendall | ... |
Matron
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| John Grillo | ... |
Goodyear
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| Philip Jackson | ... |
Greaves
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| Bill Dean | ... |
Duke
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| P.H. Moriarty | ... |
Hunt
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| Nigel Humphreys | ... |
Taylor
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James Donnelly | ... |
Whittle
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Joe Fordham | ... |
Reg
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Ray Jewers | ... |
Gym Instructor
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| Ian Liston | ... |
White
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Charles Rayford | ... |
Philpott
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John Rogan | ... |
Escort
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Les Conrad | ... |
Visiting Parent (uncredited)
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| Craig Fairbrass | ... |
Riot scene (uncredited)
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Ron Gregory | ... |
Prison Bus Driver (uncredited)
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| Danny John-Jules | ... |
Baldy's Lookout (uncredited)
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| Matthew Sim | ... |
Inmate (uncredited)
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| Michael Tarn | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Alan Clarke | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Roy Minton | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Davina Belling | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Don Boyd | ... | executive producer |
| Martin Campbell | ... | associate producer |
| Clive Parsons | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Michael Relph | ... | executive producer |
Cinematography by
| Phil Meheux | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Michael Bradsell | ||
Editorial Department
| Roy Burge | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Esta Charkham | ||
| Beth Charkham | ... | (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| Mike Porter | ||
Art Direction by
| Mike Porter | ||
Makeup Department
| Debbie Scragg | ... | make-up artiste |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Raymond Day | ... | first assistant director |
| Michael Hamlyn | ... | assistant director |
| Chris Rose | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Bob Hedges | ... | propertyman (as Bobby Hedges) |
| Judith Lang | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| John Chandler | ... | boom operator |
| David John | ... | sound mixer |
| Tony Message | ... | sound effects editor |
| Terry Poulton | ... | sound editor |
| Steve Spencer | ... | assistant sound editor (as Stephen Spencer) |
| Hugh Strain | ... | dubbing mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Terry Edland | ... | gaffer |
| Joe Felix | ... | grip |
| Graham Hazard | ... | focus puller |
| Paul Jordan | ... | clapper/loader |
| Joe Pearce | ... | stills photographer |
| Mike Proudfoot | ... | camera operator |
| Billy Brooks | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Monica Howe | ... | wardrobe mistress |
Script and Continuity Department
| Alison Thorne | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Sallianne Branson | ... | production assistant |
| Terry Connors | ... | production accountant |
| Geoff Freeman | ... | unit publicist |
| Rik Walters | ... | researcher (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- G.T.O. Films Ltd. (1979) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- PolyGram Video (1993) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Odyssey Video (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Powerhouse Films (2019) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (Limited Edition)
- Odyssey Video (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- Blue Underground (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- B's International (2014) (Japan) (theatrical) (in association with)
- Hoyts Distribution (1979) (Australia) (theatrical)
- King Records (2014) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Pearl (1980) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Solaris Distribution (2015) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- World Northal (1980) (United States) (theatrical)
- 4 Front Video (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- All Video (1982) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Cinema Cult (2015) (Australia) (DVD) (DVD and Blu-ray)
- I-On New Media (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Prism Entertainment Corporation (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- Shock (2015) (Australia)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2004) (Australia) (DVD)
- VCL (1985) (Australia) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- G.S.E. (titles)
- GBS Film Lighting (electrics by)
Storyline
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| Taglines | Once the Vicious Scourge of the Streets ... Now Sadistic Animals of Borstal Prison! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | GBP250,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Carlin was originally a Glaswegian, but was changed into a Cockney when Alan Clarke saw a then-unknown Ray Winstone walk in a unique way. See more » |
| Goofs | All borstal inmates were subject to the same mandatory short-back-and-sides haircut, yet a vast array of hairstyles are shown throughout the film, including afros. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Keith Jarrett/Scum (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Dirty Last Night See more » |
| Quotes |
Meakin:
Up your fucking borstal! See more » |