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1979•1h 36m•Released•EN

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“In Borstal, survival rules!”

7.1/ 10
224 votes
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Overview

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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The Swinging Light

Movie Details

Release Date

September 12, 1979

Runtime

1h 36m

Rating

7.1 / 10

Votes

224

Budget

$420,000

Revenue

Not available

Status

Released

Popularity

3.4

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Cast

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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 Clarke

Alan Clarke

Director

Roy Minton

Roy Minton

Writer

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Davina Belling

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Clive Parsons

Producer

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