Scum of the Earth
“Depraved. Demented. Loathsome. Nameless. Shameless. These are the Scum of the Earth!”
Synopsis
An innocent teenager is blackmailed into nude modeling for a photographer in league with a gang boss who sells illicit photos of terrorized young women.
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Scum of the Earth (1963) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herschell Gordon Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Herschell Gordon Lewis
- Original Score
- Manuel Ortiz
- Original Title
- Scum of the Earth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Budget
- $11K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Manuel Ortiz
Herschell Gordon Lewis
David F. Friedman
Department Leadership Roster
Manuel Ortiz
Original Music Composer
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Director
David F. Friedman
Producer
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Writer
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scum of the Earth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scum of the Earth about?
An innocent teenager is blackmailed into nude modeling for a photographer in league with a gang boss who sells illicit photos of terrorized young women.
Who directed Scum of the Earth?
Scum of the Earth was directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis.
Who stars in Scum of the Earth?
The principal cast of Scum of the Earth includes William Kerwin, Allison Louise Downe, Lawrence J. Aberwood, Sandra Sinclair, Mal Arnold.
When was Scum of the Earth released and how long is it?
Scum of the Earth was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Scum of the Earth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scum of the Earth was composed by Manuel Ortiz.