A Clockwork Orange(1971)
“Being the adventures of a young man whose principal interests are rape, ultra-violence and Beethoven.”
Overview
In a near-future Britain, young Alexander DeLarge and his pals get their kicks beating and raping anyone they please. When not destroying the lives of others, Alex swoons to the music of Beethoven. The state, eager to crack down on juvenile crime, gives an incarcerated Alex the option to undergo an invasive procedure that'll rob him of all personal agency. In a time when conscience is a commodity, can Alex change his tune?
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Studio
Polaris Productions Limited
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$27M
Cast
Malcolm McDowell
as Alex
Patrick Magee
as Mr. Alexander
Carl Duering
as Dr. Brodsky
Michael Bates
as Chief Guard
Warren Clarke
as Dim
James Marcus
as Georgie
Michael Tarn
as Pete
Miriam Karlin
as Catlady
Adrienne Corri
as Mrs. Alexander
Sheila Raynor
as Mum
Philip Stone
as Dad
Aubrey Morris
as Deltoid
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
2h 17m
Language
English
Rating
8.2 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$27M
Production Companies
Polaris Productions Limited • Warner Bros. Pictures • Hawk Films
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Where can I watch A Clockwork Orange?▼
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What is A Clockwork Orange about?▼
In a near-future Britain, young Alexander DeLarge and his pals get their kicks beating and raping anyone they please. When not destroying the lives of others, Alex swoons to the music of Beethoven. The state, eager to crack down on juvenile crime, gives an incarcerated Alex the option to undergo an invasive procedure that'll rob him of all personal agency. In a time when conscience is a commodity, can Alex change his tune?
Who directed A Clockwork Orange?▼
A Clockwork Orange was directed by Stanley Kubrick and released in 1971. It is a science fiction, crime film.
How long is A Clockwork Orange?▼
A Clockwork Orange has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
Who stars in A Clockwork Orange?▼
The cast of A Clockwork Orange includes Malcolm McDowell as Alex, Patrick Magee as Mr. Alexander, Carl Duering as Dr. Brodsky, Michael Bates as Chief Guard, Warren Clarke as Dim and more.
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