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Clockwork Orange - Kellopeliappelsiini

Original title: A Clockwork Orange
  • 1971
  • K-16
  • 2h 16m
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Malcolm McDowell in Clockwork Orange - Kellopeliappelsiini (1971)
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In the future, a sadistic gang leader is imprisoned and volunteers for a conduct-aversion experiment, but it doesn't go as planned.In the future, a sadistic gang leader is imprisoned and volunteers for a conduct-aversion experiment, but it doesn't go as planned.In the future, a sadistic gang leader is imprisoned and volunteers for a conduct-aversion experiment, but it doesn't go as planned.

  • Director
    • Stanley Kubrick
  • Writers
    • Stanley Kubrick
    • Anthony Burgess
  • Stars
    • Malcolm McDowell
    • Patrick Magee
    • Michael Bates
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    856K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    378
    32
    • Director
      • Stanley Kubrick
    • Writers
      • Stanley Kubrick
      • Anthony Burgess
    • Stars
      • Malcolm McDowell
      • Patrick Magee
      • Michael Bates
    • 1.7KUser reviews
    • 171Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
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    • Top rated movie #108
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 12 wins & 25 nominations total

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    Malcolm McDowell
    Malcolm McDowell
    • Alex
    Patrick Magee
    Patrick Magee
    • Mr Alexander
    Michael Bates
    Michael Bates
    • Chief Guard
    Warren Clarke
    Warren Clarke
    • Dim
    John Clive
    John Clive
    • Stage Actor
    Adrienne Corri
    Adrienne Corri
    • Mrs. Alexander
    Carl Duering
    Carl Duering
    • Dr. Brodsky
    Paul Farrell
    • Tramp
    Clive Francis
    Clive Francis
    • Lodger
    Michael Gover
    • Prison Governor
    Miriam Karlin
    Miriam Karlin
    • Catlady
    James Marcus
    • Georgie
    Aubrey Morris
    Aubrey Morris
    • Deltoid
    Godfrey Quigley
    Godfrey Quigley
    • Prison Chaplain
    Sheila Raynor
    Sheila Raynor
    • Mum
    Madge Ryan
    Madge Ryan
    • Dr. Branom
    John Savident
    John Savident
    • Conspirator
    Anthony Sharp
    Anthony Sharp
    • Minister
    • Director
      • Stanley Kubrick
    • Writers
      • Stanley Kubrick
      • Anthony Burgess
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    • Trivia
      Malcolm McDowell's eyes were anesthetized for the torture scenes so that he would film for periods of time without too much discomfort. Nevertheless his corneas got repeatedly scratched by the metal lid locks.
    • Goofs
      Many of the continuity errors are not in fact errors. Stanley Kubrick purposely included many continuity errors as a way of creating a feeling of disorientation for the audience. That is why people's positions change, props are reorganized, and hats (and other articles of clothing) appear and disappear.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Alex: I was cured, all right!

    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits after the title, which is followed by the opening shot of Alex the Droog. Although it is now commonplace for major films to not have opening credits, in 1971 it was considered rather unusual and was considered a trademark of director Stanley Kubrick.
    • Alternate versions
      In 1973, a new version of "A Clockwork Orange" was released to theaters with an MPAA rating of "R", replacing the previous "X". The new version contained approximately 31 seconds of replacement, less lascivious footage for two scenes: the high speed (2 fps) orgy in Alex's bedroom, and the Ludovico rape scene. The bedroom scene was made more comical by having one of the girls fall off the bed and Alex joins her down there. The Ludovico rape scene was altered in that the scenes with the first two droogs was from the side and waist-up, so it is less explicit. The third droog was removed completely and replaced with a close-up of one of the doctor's face as they are watching Alex's treatment.
    • Connections
      Edited from Tahdon riemuvoitto (1935)
    • Soundtracks
      Symphony No.9 in D Minor, Opus 125 Choral: II. Scherzo. Molto vivace
      Written by Ludwig van Beethoven
      Recorded by Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft

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    10/10
    This is an all time masterpiece
    A Clockwork Orange (1971) is a movie I recently rewatched on HBOMAX. The storyline follows a little gang of misfits who travels the streets of England causing chaos through their random acts of violence. When they cross each other one night trying to establish a leader the direction of the gang and leader of the gang changes permanently...this movie is directed by legend Stanley Kubrick (The Shining) and stars Malcolm McDowell (Halloween), Patrick Magee (Zulu), Michael Bates (Patton), Warren Clarke (Firefox) and Adrienne Corri (Bunny Lake is Missing). This story from beginning to end is absolutely captivating. The sets are eccentric and unique. The dialogue is brilliant as the terminology is entertaining and well delivered. The acting by McDowell is all time great. One of my favorite all time performances. The circumstances throughout the film are horrifying, hilarious, intense and unpredictable all at the same time. The cinematography within the film keeps your mind turning throughout. This is an all time masterpiece that is an absolute must see and a 10/10.
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    • Release date
      • October 27, 1972 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Clockwork Orange - Urverkappelsin
    • Filming locations
      • Binsey Walk, Southmere Lake, Thamesmead South, London, England, UK(Alex puts Dim in water - houses demolished)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Polaris Productions
      • Hawk Films
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    • Budget
      • $2,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $26,617,553
    • Gross worldwide
      • $26,960,374
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 16 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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