The read
Scores higher than 87% of the 1,101 1970s drama movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic78/100
219 audience votes
Key crew
- Alan ClarkeDirector
- Roy MintonWriter
Cast
- Ray WinstoneCarlin
- Mick FordArcher
- Julian FirthDavis
- John BlundellBanks
- Phil DanielsRichards
- John JuddMr. Sands
- Philip JacksonMr Greaves
- Peter HowellGovernor
- Bill DeanMr Duke
- John GrilloMr Goodyear
- P.H. MoriartyMr. Hunt
- Ray BurdisEckersley
Stills
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