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Scrubbers
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Scrubbers

1982-09-24 · 93 min · ★ 5.2

Drama

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

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Directors
Mai Zetterling
Production companies
Handmade Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Amanda YorkCarol Howden
Chrissie CotterillAnnetta Brady
Elizabeth EdmondsElizabeth EdmondsKathleen
Kate IngramEddie
Amanda SymondsMac
Kathy BurkeKathy BurkeGlennis
Debby BishopDebby BishopDoreen
Eva MottleyEva MottleyPam
Imogen BainSandy
Honey BaneMolly
Camille DavisSharon
Rachael WeaverGwen
Dawn ArchibaldDawn ArchibaldMary
Faith TingleHilary
Lilian RostkowskaPhyllis
Anna MackeownEva
Dana GillespieDana GillespieBudd
Miriam MargolyesMiriam MargolyesJones
Pauline MelvillePauline MelvilleCrow
Pam St. ClementPam St. ClementStrapper

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