1971 · 137 min · NC-17

A Clockwork Orange

Name: A Clockwork Orange
Genre: Science Fiction, Crime
Released: 1971
Duration: 137 min
Cast: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Carl Duering, Michael Bates, Warren Clarke

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 & Oppression Power & Corruption Identity

Tone

BleakSatiricalDarkly ComicSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadAntihero

Pacing

Measured

Dialogue

Balanced

Based on

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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