A Clockwork Orange (1971)

Plot Summary

In Kubrick's dystopian crime film, we follow the charismatic and antisocial delinquent, Alex, as he leads his gang on a brutal crime spree fueled by ultra violence. Set in a disturbing near future Britain, the movie delves into the dark realms of psychiatry, juvenile delinquency, and societal decay. The film's direction by Kubrick is masterful, using violent imagery to comment on the complex issues plaguing the society within the movie. Watch with an open mind and immerse yourself in the thought-provoking storytelling and the powerful performances that have made this film a cult classic over the years.

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Certification

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Awards

BAFTA Awards (1973)

BAFTA Film Award 1973

Nominated

Best Sound Track

Brian Blamey John Jordan Bill Rowe

BAFTA Film Award 1973

Nominated

Best Screenplay

Stanley Kubrick

BAFTA Film Award 1973

Nominated

Best Film Editing

Bill Butler

BAFTA Film Award 1973

Nominated

Best Cinematography

John Alcott

BAFTA Film Award 1973

Nominated

Best Film

BAFTA Film Award 1973

Nominated

Best Direction

Stanley Kubrick

BAFTA Film Award 1973

Nominated

Best Art Direction

John Barry

Golden Globes, USA (1972)

Golden Globe 1972

Nominated

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Academy Awards, USA (1972)

Oscar 1972

Nominated

Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium

Stanley Kubrick

Oscar 1972

Nominated

Best Film Editing

Bill Butler

Oscar 1972

Nominated

Best Picture

Stanley Kubrick