A Clockwork Orange Facts, Trivia, Actors, Actresses, and Composers

A Clockwork Orange is a 1971 film adaptation of Anthony Burgess's 1962 novel of the same name. It was written, directed and produced by Stanley Kubrick. It features disturbing, violent images, facilitating its social commentary on psychiatry, youth gangs, and other social, political, and economic subjects in a dystopian, future Britain. Alex , the main character, is a charismatic, sociopathic delinquent whose interests include classical music , rape, and what is termed "ultra-violence". He leads a small gang of thugs , whom he calls his droogs . The film chronicles the horrific crime spree of...
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quick facts

Release date:	December 19, 1971
Directed by:	Stanley Kubrick
Rated:
Runtime:	136 Minutes
Producer:	Stanley Kubrick
Editor:	Bill Butler
Music by:	Wendy Carlos, Rachel Elkind-Tourre
Cinematography:	John Alcott
Screenplay by:	Stanley Kubrick
Estimated budget:	$2,200,000
Adapted from:	A Clockwork Orange
Genre:	Science Fiction

Cast of A Clockwork Orange

Malcolm McDowell

Alex

Born:June 13, 1943

Age:68

Patrick Magee

Mr. Alexander

Born:Mar. 31, 1922

Died:Aug. 14, 1982

Warren Clarke

Dim

Born:April 26, 1947

Age:65

Adrienne Corri

Mrs. Alexander

Born:November 13, 1930

Age:81

David Prowse

Julian

Born:July 1, 1935

Age:76

Miriam Karlin

Catlady

Born:June 23, 1925

Died:June 3, 2011

Honors and Awards

Year	Award Won
1972	Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
1971	New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Picture, Stanley Kubrick
1971	New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director, Stanley Kubrick

Year	Award Nomination
1971	Academy Award for Best Director, Stanley Kubrick
1971	Academy Award for Best Picture, Stanley Kubrick
1971	Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay, Stanley Kubrick
1972	BAFTA Award for Best Direction, Stanley Kubrick
1972	BAFTA Award for Best Film, Stanley Kubrick
1972	Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film, Stanley Kubrick
1972	Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Drama Film, Malcolm McDowell
1972	Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film, Si Litvinoff
1971	DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film, Stanley Kubrick
1972	BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography, John Alcott
1972	BAFTA Award for Best Editing, Bill Butler
1972	BAFTA Award for Best Production Design/Art Direction, John Barry
1972	BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay, Stanley Kubrick
1972	BAFTA Award for Best Sound Track, Brian Blamey

Film director of A Clockwork Orange

Stanley Kubrick

Born: July 26, 1928

Died: March 7, 1999

Stanley Kubrick was an American film director, screenwriter, producer and cinematographer. He is generally regarded as one of America's greatest filmmakers. His films, typically adaptations of novels or short stories, were noted for their "dazzling" and unique cinematography, attention to details...
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Title	Released	Genre
Eyes Wide Shut	1999	Thriller
Full Metal Jacket	1987	Action
The Shining	1980
Barry Lyndon	1975
A Clockwork Orange	1971	Science Fiction
2001: A Space Odyssey	1968	Adventure
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb	1964	Comedy
Lolita	1962	Comedy
One-Eyed Jacks	1961	Western
Spartacus	1960	Action
Paths of Glory	1957
The Killing	1956	Thriller
Killer's Kiss	1955	Thriller
Fear and Desire	1953
The Seafarers	1953	Short Film
Day of the Fight	1951	Short Film
Flying Padre	1951	Short Film

Filming locations for A Clockwork Orange

London

London /ˈlʌndən/ is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its...
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:
When was the movie "A Clockwork Orange" first released?
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The film premiered in December, 1971.
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Which awards did the film "A Clockwork Orange" receive?
A:
The film won the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.
Q:
How long is the runtime of the film "A Clockwork Orange"?
A:
The total time for the film is 136 minutes.
Q:
The film, "A Clockwork Orange" is of which genre?
A:
The movie is categorized as: Crime, Dystopia, Satire, Black comedy and Science fiction.
Q:
Who were the stars of the film, "A Clockwork Orange"?
A:
Malcolm McDowell, David Prowse, Aubrey Morris, Patrick Magee and Warren Clarke starred in the film.
Q:
Who was the director of the motion picture "A Clockwork Orange"?
A:
Stanley Kubrick was the director of the motion picture.
Q:
What slogan was used in marketing materials for the motion picture, "A Clockwork Orange"?
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The movie's tagline was, "Being the adventures of a young man whose principal interests are rape, ultra-violence and Beethoven."
Q:
Who was the distributor of the film, "A Clockwork Orange"?
A:
Warner Bros. Entertainment was the film's distributor.
Q:
Who was the producer of the movie, "A Clockwork Orange"?
A:
Stanley Kubrick was the film's producer.
Q:
Which movie came before A Clockwork Orange in the series?
A:
"Vinyl" is the name of the movie's prequel.

A Clockwork Orange