A Clockwork Orange

A Clockwork Orange1971

Stanley Kubrick's striking visual interpretation of Anthony Burgess's famous novel is a masterpiece. Malcolm McDowell delivers a clever, tongue-in-cheek performance as Alex, the leader of a quartet of droogs, a vicious group of young hoodlums who sp… more »



Minister:
What crime did you commit?

Alex:
The accidental killing of a person, sir.

Chief Guard Barnes:
He brutally murdered a woman, sir, in furtherance of theft. Fourteen years, sir!

Minister:
Excellent. He's enterprising, aggressive, outgoing, young, bold, vicious. He'll do.

Governor:
Well, fine, we could still look at C-block...

Minister:
No, no, no. That's enough. He's perfect. I want his records sent to me. This vicious young hoodlum will be transformed out of all recognition.

Alex:
Thank you very much for this chance, sir.

Minister:
Let's hope you make the most of it, my boy.

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