A Clockwork Orange (1971)

Being the adventures of a young man whose principal interests are rape, ultra-violence and Beethoven.

A Clockwork Orange (1971) poster

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
Genre: Science Fiction, Crime
Runtime: 137 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 4.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Wendy Carlos
Cinematography: John Alcott
Editing: Bill Butler
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, Hawk Films, Stanley Kubrick Productions, Polaris Productions Limited
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $27M
Original Language: en

Themes

Broken Homes and Juvenile Delinquency, Nihilistic visions of Future, Cyberpunk Fever: Neon Lights and Underworld, Visions of Future and Technology

Keywords

london, england, robbery, street gang, great britain, based on novel or book, nihilism, parent child relationship, society, sexuality, social worker, psychopath, dystopia, dark comedy, satire, beating

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in A Clockwork Orange?
A Clockwork Orange stars Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Carl Duering, Michael Bates, Warren Clarke, James Marcus.
How long is A Clockwork Orange?
A Clockwork Orange has a runtime of 2h 17m (137 minutes).
What genre is A Clockwork Orange?
A Clockwork Orange is a Science Fiction, Crime film.
What is the Filmori rating for A Clockwork Orange?
A Clockwork Orange has a Filmori rating of 4.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of A Clockwork Orange?
A Clockwork Orange had a budget of $2M.
How much did A Clockwork Orange gross?
A Clockwork Orange grossed $27M worldwide.
Where was A Clockwork Orange produced?
A Clockwork Orange was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of A Clockwork Orange?
The themes of A Clockwork Orange include: Broken Homes and Juvenile Delinquency, Nihilistic visions of Future, Cyberpunk Fever: Neon Lights and Underworld, Visions of Future and Technology.