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MOVIE • 1979

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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.

TMDB ★ 3.5/5Votes: 225
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DramaCrime

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Top Cast

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

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Alan Igbon

Meakin

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John Fowler

Woods

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Film

Status

Released

Release

September 12, 1979

Runtime

96 min

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Language

English

Origin

United Kingdom

Budget

$420,000

Revenue

N/A