Scrubbers
“IT'S A CRIME WHAT PRISON CAN DO TO A GIRL!”
Synopsis
Inmates fight, pair off, try suicide and attempt escape at a British reform school for girls.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Scrubbers (trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-01
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Amanda York
Carol Howden
Chrissie Cotterill
Annetta Brady
Elizabeth Edmonds
Kathleen
Kate Ingram
Eddie
Amanda Symonds
Mac
Kathy Burke
Glennis
Debby Bishop
Doreen
Eva Mottley
Pam
Imogen Bain
Sandy
Honey Bane
Molly
Camille Davis
Sharon
Rachael Weaver
Gwen
Dawn Archibald
Mary
Faith Tingle
Hilary
Lilian Rostkowska
Phyllis
Anna Mackeown
Eva
Dana Gillespie
Budd
Miriam Margolyes
Jones
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mai Zetterling
- Screenplay & Story
- Mai Zetterling, Susannah Buxton, Roy Minton, Jeremy Watt
- Original Score
- Michael Hurd
- Original Title
- Scrubbers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Handmade Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mai Zetterling
Mai Zetterling, Susannah Buxton, Roy Minton, Jeremy Watt
Michael Hurd
Ernest Vincze
Rodney Holland
Don Boyd, Denis O'Brien, George Harrison
Department Leadership Roster
Mai Zetterling
Writer
Susannah Buxton
Writer
Roy Minton
Writer
Jeremy Watt
Writer
Mai Zetterling
Director
Susannah Buxton
Costume Design
Michael Hurd
Original Music Composer
Rodney Holland
Editor
Ernest Vincze
Director of Photography
Don Boyd
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scrubbers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Scrubbers includes Amanda York, Chrissie Cotterill, Elizabeth Edmonds, Kate Ingram, Amanda Symonds.
When was Scrubbers released and how long is it?
Scrubbers was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Scrubbers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scrubbers was composed by Michael Hurd.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scrubbers?
Scrubbers holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).