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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ray WinstoneCarlin | Carlin |
 David ThrelfallArcher | Archer |
 Martin PhillipsDavis | Davis |
| DDavidson KnightAngel | Angel |
 John BlundellBanks | Banks |
 Phil DanielsRichards | Richards |
 Ray BurdisEckersley | Eckersley |
 Patrick MurrayDougan | Dougan |
| IIan SharrockRhodes | Rhodes |
| TTony LondonWoods | Woods |
| PPeter KinleyBetts | Betts |
 Sheridan Earl RussellJackson | Jackson |
| CColin MayesSumner | Sumner |
| TTrevor ButlerToyne | Toyne |
| PPhilip Da CostaFormby | Formby |
 Richard ButlerGovernor | Governor |
 John JuddSands | Sands |
| BBay WhiteMatron | Matron |
| PPeter GordonGoodyear | Goodyear |
| SStewart HarwoodGreaves | Greaves |
| RRobin HopwoodBurton | Burton |
| DDennis CastleDuke | Duke |
| DDavid StocktonWhite | White |
| JJulian HudsonPT Instructor | PT Instructor |
| GGeorge LeeChief Officer | Chief Officer |
| SSean HopwoodBlack Officer #1 | Black Officer #1 |
| JJoe FordhamBlack Officer #3 | Black Officer #3 |
| SSteven ButlerTrainee | Trainee |
 Michael DeeksTrainee | Trainee |
| MMark DunnTrainee | Trainee |