In Borstal, survival rules!
71% Match19791h 36m
DramaCrime
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: Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth, John Blundell, Phil Daniels, John Judd
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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.
Popularity
3.4
Budget
$420,000
Release
Sep 12, 1979
Genres
Drama, Crime
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Studios
Berwick Street Productions
Boyd's Company
Kendon Films Ltd.
Countries
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Keywords
prisonsuiciderapecorruptionenglandcontroversyriotrevengeracisminmateregimeoffenderbanned