A Clockwork Orange
“Being the adventures of a young man whose principal interests are rape, ultra-violence and Beethoven.”
8 / 10
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?
Cast
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
Average shot length
11.7s per shot
Stanley Kubrick's career average is 11.3s across 13 measured films —see the full picture.