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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 neo noir, with a bleak and darkly comic tone. Themes of power & corruption, identity, and class conflict 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
Neo Noir
Themes
Power & CorruptionIdentityClass Conflict
Tone
BleakDarkly ComicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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