Scrubbers (1982)

IT'S A CRIME WHAT PRISON CAN DO TO A GIRL!

Scrubbers (1982) poster

Inmates fight, pair off, try suicide and attempt escape at a British reform school for girls.

Director: Mai Zetterling
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michael Hurd
Cinematography: Ernest Vincze
Editing: Rodney Holland
Production: Handmade Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

prison, prisoner, nun, juvenile prison, black humor, lorry, women's prison, prison escape, punishment, lesbian relationship, repentance, teenage girl, monastery, woman director, small time crook

Trailer

Scrubbers Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scrubbers about?
Inmates fight, pair off, try suicide and attempt escape at a British reform school for girls.
Who directed Scrubbers?
Scrubbers was directed by Mai Zetterling.
Who stars in Scrubbers?
Scrubbers stars Amanda York, Chrissie Cotterill, Elizabeth Edmonds, Kate Ingram, Amanda Symonds, Kathy Burke.
How long is Scrubbers?
Scrubbers has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Scrubbers?
Scrubbers is a Drama film.
Where was Scrubbers produced?
Scrubbers was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Scrubbers?
The themes of Scrubbers include: Brutal Prison Drama, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.