08 November 1977 Drama, Crime, TV Movie 78 mins
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.
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Ray Winstone as Carlin
David Threlfall as Archer
Martin Phillips as Davis
Davidson Knight as Angel
John Blundell as Banks
Phil Daniels as Richards
Ray Burdis as Eckersley
Patrick Murray as Dougan
Ian Sharrock as Rhodes
Tony London as Woods
Peter Kinley as Betts
Sheridan Earl Russell as Jackson
Colin Mayes as Sumner
Trevor Butler as Toyne
Philip Da Costa as Formby
Richard Butler as Governor
Alan Clarke Director
Roy Minton Writer
John Wyatt Director of Photography
Ken Pearce Editor
Margaret Matheson Producer
Antony Thorpe Production Design
Roger Reece Costume Designer
United Kingdom 08 November 1977
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