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A Clockwork Orange (1971)
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Release Date:
2 February 1972 (USA)
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Tagline:
Being the adventures of a young man ... who couldn't resist pretty girls ... or a bit of the old ultra-violence ... went to jail, was re-conditioned ... and came out a different young man ... or was he ? See more »
Plot:
In future Britain, charismatic delinquent Alex DeLarge is jailed and later volunteers for an experimental aversion therapy developed by the government in an effort to solve society's crime problem... but not all goes to plan. Full summary » | Full synopsis »
Awards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars.
Another 5 wins
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12 nominations
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(176 articles)
Charlie St. Cloud
(From Scorecard Review. 30 July 2010, 7:01 AM, PDT)
The Most Confusing Films Of All Time
(From ShadowAndAct. 26 July 2010, 1:53 PM, PDT)
Vanilla Sky Voted Most Confusing Film of All Time
(From Worst Previews. 24 July 2010, 5:36 PM, PDT)
(From Scorecard Review. 30 July 2010, 7:01 AM, PDT)
The Most Confusing Films Of All Time
(From ShadowAndAct. 26 July 2010, 1:53 PM, PDT)
Vanilla Sky Voted Most Confusing Film of All Time
(From Worst Previews. 24 July 2010, 5:36 PM, PDT)
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Brilliant, stunning and disturbingly entertaining
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Malcolm McDowell | ... | Alex / Alexander DeLarge / Alex Burgess | |
| Patrick Magee | ... | Mr Alexander | |
| Michael Bates | ... | Chief Guard | |
| Warren Clarke | ... | Dim | |
| John Clive | ... | Stage Actor | |
| Adrienne Corri | ... | Mrs. Alexander | |
| Carl Duering | ... | Dr. Brodsky | |
| Paul Farrell | ... | Tramp | |
| Clive Francis | ... | Lodger | |
| Michael Gover | ... | Prison Governor | |
| Miriam Karlin | ... | Catlady | |
| James Marcus | ... | Georgie | |
| Aubrey Morris | ... | Deltoid | |
| Godfrey Quigley | ... | Prison Chaplain | |
| Sheila Raynor | ... | Mum |
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Also Known As:
"Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange" - USA (poster title)
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Runtime:
136 min
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Black and White | Color (Warnercolor)
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1.37 : 1 See more »
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital (re-issue) | Mono
Certification:
Iceland:16 | Ireland:18 (re-rating) (2000) | Ireland:(Banned) (1971-2000) | South Korea:18 (2004) | South Korea:18 (2005) (DVD rating) | Italy:VM18 (DVD rating) | Canada:18A (Ontario) (re-rating) (2008) | Canada:R (Ontario) (original rating) | Canada:R (Manitoba/Nova Scotia) | Brazil:16 | USA:R (cut version) (1973) | USA:X | UK:(Banned) (withdrawn by director) (1973-1999) | South Africa:18 (Certificate G/1999/0748 DVD) | Singapore:R21 (re-rating) | Peru:18 | Argentina:X (original rating) | Argentina:18 (re-rating) | Australia:R | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Canada:R (Alberta) (re-rating) (1999) | Chile:18 | Finland:K-15 (re-rating) | Finland:K-18 (original rating) | France:-16 (re-rating) | France:-18 (original rating) | Hong Kong:III | Israel:18 (video rating) | Israel:X (original rating) | Italy:VM14 (re-release) | Italy:VM18 (original rating) | Japan:R-15 | Malaysia:(Banned) | Mexico:D | Netherlands:18 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:18 | Singapore:(Banned) (original rating) | South Korea:(Banned) | Spain:(Banned) (original rating) | Spain:18 (re-rating) (1975) | Sweden:15 | UK:18 (re-rating) (1999) | UK:X (original rating) | West Germany:16 | Portugal:M/16
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According to Malcolm McDowell (on the commentary track from the 2007 DVD release), the sped-up sex scene was originally filmed as an unbroken take lasting 28 minutes.See more »
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Crew or equipment visible: When Alex and the Cat Lady are fighting at the house, the shadow of the camera can be seen on each of them.See more »
Quotes:
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Alex:There was me, that is Alex, and my three droogs, that is Pete, Georgie, and Dim, and we sat in the Korova Milkbar trying to make up our rassoodocks what to do with the evening. The Korova milkbar sold milk-plus, milk plus vellocet or synthemesc or drencrom, which is what we were drinking. This would sharpen you up and make you ready for a bit of the old ultra-violence.
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Alex:There was me, that is Alex, and my three droogs, that is Pete, Georgie, and Dim, and we sat in the Korova Milkbar trying to make up our rassoodocks what to do with the evening. The Korova milkbar sold milk-plus, milk plus vellocet or synthemesc or drencrom, which is what we were drinking. This would sharpen you up and make you ready for a bit of the old ultra-violence.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Last House on the Left (1972)See more »
Soundtrack:
I Want to Marry a Lighthouse KeeperSee more »
FAQ
A Note Regarding SpoilersWhy is this rated X?
What's that weird language they speak?
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Few films are as sensational or infamous as Stanley Kubrick's "A Clockwork Orange". It's impossible to sit through ACO and not have a reaction; whether it be shock, disgust or amazement. The savage tale of a brutal young droog and his subsequent "reformation" by the government is as shocking and thought-provoking as ever.
While the film's depictions of violence and sex are what it's most known for, ACO works on far deeper levels. The disturbing portrayal of youth and its satirical depiction of a government's attempts to create a better society are brilliant, but the most fascinating aspect of ACO is the questions it poses about good and evil. While the crimes Alex commits at the beginning of the film are atrocious, what the government does to him is worse. The film presents the absolute worst aspects of man, but shows that even these are still favorable to a man without the choice. People can denounce the film because of its brutal content, but the importance of the questions it poses can't be denied.
Equally excellent to the film's content is the effort by the crew. Kubrick's perfectionism pays off well, as ACO in one of his most visually striking films. Malcolm MacDowell is nothing short of amazing as Alex. Kubrick's use of surreal imagery and set pieces, as well as the ingenious use of music to compliment the on-screen action, creates a world that perfectly reflects the protagonist's behavior and the government's policies.
A Clockwork Orange is by no means an easy film to get through, as many will be turned off by the scenes of violence and rape. But this masterpiece is far more complex than a simple romp through a world of youthful violence. It's a rare example of film-making that demands that the viewer actually think. Real horrorshow all around, Oh my brothers.