A Clockwork Orange
8.2/10
Rating
137 min
Runtime
1971
Release Year
Stanley Kubrick
Director
Cast
Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Carl Duering, Michael Bates, Warren Clarke
Quick Synopsis
In a near-future Britain, a young man named Alexander DeLarge leads a group of friends who engage in violent and criminal acts, including assault and rape. Despite his brutal behavior, Alex has a deep appreciation for Beethoven's music. After being arrested, the government offers him a chance to undergo an experimental treatment designed to eliminate his violent tendencies by removing his ability to make personal choices. As Alex faces this invasive procedure, the story explores whether he can truly change his behavior and regain control over his own conscience.
Detailed Synopsis of A Clockwork Orange
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?
