A Clockwork Orange
“Being the adventures of a young man whose principal interests are rape, ultra-violence and Beethoven.”
Synopsis
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?
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Top Cast
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Malcolm McDowell
Alex
Patrick Magee
Mr. Alexander
Carl Duering
Dr. Brodsky
Michael Bates
Chief Guard
Warren Clarke
Dim
James Marcus
Georgie
Michael Tarn
Pete
Miriam Karlin
Catlady
Adrienne Corri
Mrs. Alexander
Sheila Raynor
Mum
Philip Stone
Dad
Aubrey Morris
Deltoid
Clive Francis
Lodger
John Clive
Stage Actor
Paul Farrell
Tramp
Michael Gover
Prison Governor
Godfrey Quigley
Prison Chaplain
Madge Ryan
Dr. Branom
Release History & Theatrical Window
Reykjavik Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 19, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1983
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$27M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
12.29x
+$24.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Kubrick
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Kubrick
- Original Score
- Wendy Carlos, Ludwig van Beethoven
- Original Title
- A Clockwork Orange
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Budget
- $2.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $27M
- Production Studios
- Polaris Productions Limited, Warner Bros. Pictures, Hawk Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Kubrick
Stanley Kubrick, Anthony Burgess
Wendy Carlos, Ludwig van Beethoven
John Alcott
Bill Butler
Si Litvinoff, Stanley Kubrick, Max L. Raab
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Kubrick
Director
John Alcott
Director of Photography
Stanley Kubrick
Screenplay
John Barry
Production Design
Wendy Carlos
Original Music Composer
Stanley Kubrick
Producer
Bill Butler
Editor
Milena Canonero
Costume Design
Roy Scammell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Clockwork Orange
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What is A Clockwork Orange about?
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?
Who directed A Clockwork Orange?
A Clockwork Orange was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Who stars in A Clockwork Orange?
The principal cast of A Clockwork Orange includes Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Carl Duering, Michael Bates, Warren Clarke.
When was A Clockwork Orange released and how long is it?
A Clockwork Orange was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Clockwork Orange?
A Clockwork Orange had a reported production budget of $2.2M and grossed $27M at the worldwide box office (12.29 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for A Clockwork Orange?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Clockwork Orange was composed by Wendy Carlos, Ludwig van Beethoven.
Is A Clockwork Orange based on a book or true story?
A Clockwork Orange is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anthony Burgess".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Clockwork Orange?
A Clockwork Orange holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).