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Theatrical Version:; Audio commentary with star Ray Winstone; Interviews with producer Clive Parsons & writer Roy Minton; Poster & still galleries; Theatrical trailer; ; BBC Version:; Audio commentary with stars Phil Daniels and David Threlfall and producer Margaret Matheson; Selected scenes with audio commentary by star Ray Winstone
Full Product DetailsDisc #1 -- Scum [Theatrical Version]
1. Welcome to Borstal [3:01]
2. A-Wing [3:10]
3. Pongo Banks [4:23]
4. Archer and the Matron [6:04]
5. Carlin's Initiation [4:11]
6. Free Radio [3:17]
7. The Governor [4:23]
8. Mecca [6:36]
9. The Nature of Trust [3:41]
10. "I'm the Daddy Now!" [5:02]
11. Transfer of Power [3:31]
12. The Housemaster [3:41]
13. Racial Tension [3:50]
14. Defending the Title [3:03]
15. Wedding Party [1:34]
16. Time in a Matchbox [8:09]
17. "I Am Happy" [4:11]
18. Bad Fish [3:53]
19. Big Ideas [2:57]
20. Greenhouse Assault [3:52]
21. Post Traumatic Stress [3:43]
22. A Cry for Help Ignored [3:42]
23. Hunger Strike Riot [3:23]
24. Silent Prayer/End Titles [2:51]
Disc #2 -- Scum [BBC Version]
1. Program Start/Main Titles [3:25]
2. Mr. Sands [2:01]
3. Display of Power [3:06]
4. The Laundry Room [3:05]
5. Rude Awakening [3:10]
6. A Letter From Home [3:28]
7. Loss of Privileges [3:14]
8. Mecca [2:58]
9. New Daddy [3:57]
10. Changing of the Guard [2:57]
11. Her Majesty's Pleasure [2:50]
12. Dividing the Pound [3:05]
13. Racial Game [7:22]
14. New Missus [5:18]
15. Weekly Services [7:39]
16. Misplaced Trust [5:36]
17. The Greenhouse [4:46]
18. Davis' Depression [4:31]
19. Acting Out [3:30]
20. End Credits [1:30]
Scum refers to the label slapped upon reform-school inmate Ray Winstone. Such reformatories are called "borstals" by the British. When he isn't being beaten up by the other boys, Ray is being beaten down by The System. He rebels against this treatment and "wins" by becoming more vicious than any of his oppressors. Scum was originally filmed for British television, but rejected because of the bleakness of its outlook. The film went straight into theatres, where audiences had to strain to comprehend the "punk" jargon and thick provincial accents. Despite this, the film was lavishly praised by critics and moviegoers alike. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide