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Scum (film)
''Scum'' is a 1979 British prison drama film directed by Alan Clarke and starring Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth and John Blundell. The film portrays the brutality of life inside a British borstal. The script was originally filmed as a television play for the BBC's ''Play for Today'' series in 1977. However, owing to the violence depicted, it was withdrawn from broadcast. Two years later, director Alan Clarke and scriptwriter Roy Minton remade it as a film, first shown on Channel 4 in 1983. By this time the borstal system had been reformed. The original TV version was eventually allowed to be aired eight years later in 1991. The film tells the story of a young offender named Carlin as he arrives at the institution and his rise through violence and self-protection to the top of the inmates' pecking order, purely as a tool to survive. Beyond Carlin's individual storyline, the film also serves as an indictment of the borstal system's flaws, with no attempt at rehabilita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Clarke
Alan John Clarke (28 October 1935 – 24 July 1990) was an English television and film director, producer and writer. Life and career Clarke was born on 28 October 1935, in Wallasey. Most of Clarke's output was for television rather than cinema, including work for the famous play strands ''The Wednesday Play'' and ''Play for Today''. His subject matter tended towards social realism, with deprived or oppressed communities as a frequent setting. As Dave Rolinson's book details, between 1962 and 1966 Clarke directed several plays at The Questors Theatre in Ealing, London. Between 1967 and 1969, he directed various ITV productions including plays by Alun Owen (''Shelter'', ''George's Room'', ''Stella'', ''Thief'', ''Gareth''), Edna O'Brien (''Which of These Two Ladies Is He Married To?'' and ''Nothing's Ever Over'') and Roy Minton (''The Gentleman Caller'', '' Goodnight Albert'', '' Stand By Your Screen''). He also worked on the series '' The Informer'', ''The Gold Robbers'' a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scum (television Play)
''Scum'' is a 1977 British television play written by Roy Minton and directed by Alan Clarke. It was intended to be screened as part of the ''Play for Today'' series. Instead the production was banned by the BBC after it was completed in 1977 and not aired until BBC 2 showed it on 27 July 1991. In the interim, a theatrical film version was released in 1979. The original version features Ray Winstone (in one of his earliest roles), John Blundell, David Threlfall, Martin Phillips, Phil Daniels and Davidson Knight. Plot Three young delinquents, Carlin, Davis and Angel, are escorted via van to a British borstal. (The title sequence shows Davis trying to escape from an "open" borstal and being rounded up by the warders.) Once they arrive, they are given rooms. Angel and Davis are allotted private rooms whilst Carlin has to stay in a dormitory. Carlin, who was transferred from another borstal as punishment for attacking an officer, is thoroughly told by the senior officer Mr. Sand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Howell (actor)
Peter Norman Bulmer Howell (25 October 1919 – 20 April 2015) was an English actor. Howell was active in film, television, radio and theatre. Biography Early life Born in London, England, he was educated at Winchester College and began studying law at Christ Church, Oxford, but left in 1939 after being called up for military service in World War II. He served as a second-lieutenant in the Rifle Brigade, but was invalided out with dysentery during the North Africa Campaign in 1943. Shortly after, he made his professional stage debut with the Old Vic company. His West End plays included '' The Affair'', '' The Doctor's Dilemma'', '' Little Boxes'', and '' Conduct Unbecoming''. Career Howell's most recognised role was as Dr. Peter Harrison in television hospital drama series '' Emergency Ward 10'' from 1958 to 1964, making brief returns to the series in 1966 and for the show's final episode in 1967. He made guest appearances in '' The Avengers'', ''The Prisoner'', '' Bill Bran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Rogan (actor)
John Rogan (1938 – 19 March 2017) was an Irish actor. His career began in theatre, appearing in productions ranging from Shakespearean plays to musicals and contemporary drama, and he then moved into film and TV work. He was a cousin of author and music critic Johnny Rogan. He appeared in the West End in ''Into the Woods ''Into the Woods'' is a 1986 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. The musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. T ...'' playing the Mysterious Man/Cinderella's Father. Filmography References External links * * *http://irishpost.co.uk/inspirational-irish-actor-john-rogan-paralysed-london-underground-fall-dies-aged-78/ Actors from County Waterford 1938 births 2017 deaths Irish male stage actors Irish male film actors Irish male television actors {{Ireland-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perry Benson
Perry Benson (born 9 April 1961) is a British character actor, having had regular roles in British television sitcoms '' You Rang, M'Lord?'' (1988–1993), '' Oh, Doctor Beeching!'' (1995–1997) and '' Operation Good Guys'' (1997–2000). Other credits include '' Scum'' (1979), '' Love, Honour and Obey'' (2000), '' Alien Autopsy'' (2006), '' This Is England'' (2006), '' Mum & Dad'' (2008), ''Vinyl'' (2012), '' Get Santa'' (2014), ''Benidorm'' (2014-2015), '' Accident Man'' (2018), and '' Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday'' (2022). Benson is the brother of the actress Kim Benson. Film career Benson has appeared in the British films '' Quadrophenia'' (1979), '' Scum'' (1979), '' Love, Honour and Obey'' (2000), '' Alien Autopsy'' (2006), '' This Is England'' (2006), '' Somers Town'' (2008), and '' Mum & Dad'' (2008). He had a lead role in ''Stars of the Roller State Disco'', a 1984 made-for-TV play by Alan Clarke. Benson also appeared as Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook in the 1986 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean Chapman
Sean Chapman is an English actor. He played Frank Cotton in Clive Barker's ''Hellraiser'', and its sequel, '' Hellbound: Hellraiser II''. He also voiced the character Sgt. Michael Sykes (callsigned "Psycho") in ''Crysis'' in 2007 and in '' Crysis Warhead'' in 2008. Filmography *'' Passion Flower Hotel'' (1978) – Rodney *'' Scum'' (1979) – James *'' Party Party'' (1983) – Sam Diggins *''Underworld'' (1985) – Buchanan *'' Eat the Rich'' (1987) – Mark *'' The Fourth Protocol'' (1987) – Captain Lyndhurst *''Hellraiser'' (1987) – Frank Cotton / Frank The Monster (voice) (UK release) (uncredited) *'' Hellbound: Hellraiser II'' (1988) – Frank Cotton / Frank The Monster (voice) / Skinless Frank (voice) *'' For Queen and Country'' (1989) – Bob Harper *''Tangier Cop'' (1997) – Arthur Smith *'' The Sea Change'' (1998) – Rupert *'' One of the Hollywood Ten'' (2000) – Edward Dmytryk *'' Gangster No. 1'' (2000) – Bent Cop *''Joy Division'' (2006) – Harris *'' A Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Paul
Andrew Paul (born Paul Andrew Herman; 17 March 1961 in Mile End, London) is an English actor, known for portraying PC Dave Quinnan in the ITV drama ''The Bill'' for 13 years. He is also known for his other roles in ''EastEnders as'' Maxwell Moon and ''Coronation Street as'' Dan Jones. Life and career Paul grew up in Manor House, North London, attending Clissold Park Secondary School, Hackney, from the age of 11. He played a member of a gang in "The Destructors", a 1975 episode of the TV series ''Shades of Greene''. At the age of 14, he enrolled at the Anna Scher Theatre School. He appeared in the film ''Bugsy Malone'' at 14 and in an episode of the police drama ''The Sweeney'' at the age of 16. In 1978, he played Paul Ross in Trevor Preston's innovative crime drama ''Out''. A year later, he took the background role of convict Betts in the cinematic re-make of the controversial borstal film '' Scum''. Betts' character was notable in the film, as he was the only one seen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alrick Riley
Alrick Riley (born 1964) is a BAFTA TV award-winning English television director and writer, and former child actor. He is known for his work on the British series '' Spooks'' (known as ''MI-5'' in some countries) and '' Hustle''; along with his more recent work on the American fairytale drama ''Once Upon a Time''. Life and career Riley was born in London, England. As a shy young child, his Jamaican parents "made" him go to an acting club to force him "out of himself". He began his acting career at eleven years old as a featured extra on the BBC TV comedy ''Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em'', followed by appearances in series, such as: ''Johnny Jarvis'' and ''Me and My Girl'', and the 1979 film '' Scum''. After leaving high school, Riley knew he no longer wanted to act, but "definitely wanted to stay in the business." He and a friend bought an 8 mm camera, and Riley discovered a passion for direction. His mother was initially against his pursuit of directing: she favoured the theatr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herbert Norville
Herbert Norville (born 1957 in London) is an actor known for his appearances in many British films in the 1970s and '80s such as '' Scum'' (1979), ''Pressure'' (1976), '' Meantime'' (1983), ''Full Metal Jacket'' (1987) and ''Bugsy Malone'' (1976). Partial filmography * ''Smudger'' (1972) - Borstal Boy * ''Rumpole and the Confession of Guilt'' (1975) - Ossie Gladstone * ''Bugsy Malone'' (1976) - Sarsaparilla Man * ''Special Offer'' (1976) - Mickey * ''Pressure'' (1976) - Anthony Watson * '' The Boys and Mrs B'' (1977) - Nick * ''Dinner at the Sporting Club'' (1978 BBC television play) - Elwyn * '' Scum'' (1979) - Toyne * ''Probation'' (1982 short film) - Arbley * '' Meantime'' (1983) - Man in pub * ''The Chain'' (1984) - Des * ''Full Metal Jacket'' (1987) - Daytona Dave * ''Wall of Tyranny'' (1988 TV Movie) - PFC Mason * ''The Firm'' (1989 TV Movie) - Joe References External links * Herbert Norvilleat the British Film Institute The British Film Institute (BFI) is a film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Murray (actor)
Patrick Murray (born 1956 or 1957) is an English actor who had roles in '' ITV Playhouse'' (1977), '' Scum'' and '' Quadrophenia'' (1979), '' Breaking Glass'' (1980), '' Curse of the Pink Panther'' (1983), '' Bergerac'' (1983), '' Dempsey and Makepeace'' (1986), '' The Firm'' (1989). He was most notable for his role as Mickey Pearce in 20 episodes of ''Only Fools and Horses'' from 1983 to 2003. Early life and career In 1977, Murray appeared in television play '' Scum'', and again In the 1979 film of the same name '' Scum'', both times alongside Ray Winstone. He also starred in the 1979 film '' Quadrophenia'', in a cast which included Sting, Toyah Willcox, Michael Elphick and Timothy Spall. In 1989, he starred in the film '' The Firm'' alongside Gary Oldman. Murray's longest role was as Mickey Pearce in 20 episodes of ''Only Fools and Horses'' between 1983–2003, starring alongside David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst. Personal life In 2018, Murray was supposed to take part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Igbon
Alan Igbon (29 May 1952 – 9 December 2020) was a British actor, best known for his roles in television series such as '' The Professionals'', ''Coronation Street'' and ''Boys from the Blackstuff''. Life and career Alan Olanrewaju Igbon was born in Hulme, Manchester, in May 1952. His father Lawrence was Nigerian, and his mother Mary was Irish. Igbon grew up loving music and art and boxed in over 60 fights before training as an actor in London. Early stage work came in 1974, at Liverpool Playhouse in the title role of a Toxteth youth who believes himself to be a descendent of the famed sea captain in Philip Martin's play, Nelson Lives in Liverpool 8. Igbon took the background part of inmate Meakin in the cinematic re-make of the controversial borstal TV film '' Scum'' (1979), whose character launched an emotional tirade against senior members of staff after the suicide of another convict. The cast included Ray Winstone and Patrick Murray. Igbon appeared as Angadi, part of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film4
Film4 is a British free-to-air public broadcast television channel owned by Channel Four Television Corporation launched on 1 November 1998, dedicated to broadcasting films. The standard-definition channel is available on Freeview and Freesat platforms, while the high-definition variant is offered free on Freely, and as a pay television service on satellite and cable. The channel offered an online video on demand service, Film4oD, until it was closed in July 2015. History 1998–2001: Early years and launch The network has its origins in Channel Four Films, a production company opened by Channel Four Television Corporation in 1982 which has been responsible for backing a large number of films made in the United Kingdom and around the world. The company's first production was Stephen Frears' ''Walter'', which was released in the same year. In the late 1990s, Film4 Productions partnered with Showtime Australia in its first foreign co-financing venture, with Miranda Dear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |