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1971 · 137 min · NC-17

A Clockwork Orange

Directed by Stanley Kubrick · Science Fiction, Crime

A Clockwork Orange (1971) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Stanley Kubrick set in London during the near future. It runs 137 minutes and is rated NC-17.

A dystopian, with a bleak and satirical tone. Themes of freedom & oppression, power & corruption, and identity run throughout.

Composer
Wendy Carlos
Cinematography
John Alcott
Cast
Malcolm McDowellPatrick MageeCarl DueringMichael BatesWarren ClarkeJames MarcusMichael TarnMiriam Karlin

The world of this film

Setting

Where
London
Setting
Urban
When
Near Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Dystopian
Themes
Freedom & OppressionPower & CorruptionIdentity
Tone
BleakSatiricalDarkly ComicSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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