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12/09/1979 Drama, Crime 1h 36m
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In Borstal, survival rules!

Overview

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.

  1. Alan Clarke

    Director

  2. Roy Minton

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Ray Winstone

    Carlin

  2. Mick Ford

    Archer

  3. Julian Firth

    Davis

  4. John Blundell

    Banks

  5. Phil Daniels

    Richards

  6. John Judd

    Mr. Sands

  7. Philip Jackson

    Mr Greaves

  8. Peter Howell

    Governor

  9. Bill Dean

    Mr Duke

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Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$420,000.00

Revenue
$0.00

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