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★ 7.1/10•1979•1h 36m•R•Drama•Crime

In Borstal, survival rules!

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.

Alan Clarke · Director

Roy Minton · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageEN
Release DateSep 12, 1979
Budget$420,000

Actors

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Carlin

Mick Ford

Mick Ford

Archer

Julian Firth

Julian Firth

Davis

John Blundell

John Blundell

Banks

Phil Daniels

Phil Daniels

Richards

John Judd

John Judd

Mr. Sands

Philip Jackson

Philip Jackson

Mr Greaves

Peter Howell

Peter Howell

Governor

Bill Dean

Bill Dean

Mr Duke

John Grillo

John Grillo

Mr Goodyear

P.H. Moriarty

P.H. Moriarty

Mr. Hunt

Ray Burdis

Ray Burdis

Eckersley

Alan Igbon

Meakin

John Fowler

Woods

Jo Kendall

Jo Kendall

Matron

Alrick Riley

Alrick Riley

Angel

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