A Clockwork Orange (1971)

  • R
  • 12/19/1971 (US)
  • Science Fiction, Crime
  • 2h 17m

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?

Anthony Burgess

Novel

Stanley Kubrick

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Malcolm McDowell's headshot

Malcolm McDowell

Alex
Patrick Magee's headshot

Patrick Magee

Mr. Alexander
Carl Duering's headshot

Carl Duering

Dr. Brodsky
Michael Bates's headshot

Michael Bates

Chief Guard
Warren Clarke's headshot

Warren Clarke

Dim
James Marcus's headshot

James Marcus

Georgie
Michael Tarn's headshot

Michael Tarn

Pete
Miriam Karlin's headshot

Miriam Karlin

Catlady

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