A Clockwork Orange (1971)

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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?

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Metropolis
Metropolis (1927)1
 Modern Times
Modern Times (1936)2
 M
M (1931)3
 If....
If.... (1968)4
 Zero for Conduct
Zero for Conduct (1933)5

→ Influenced

Die Hard
Die Hard (1988)6
 The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight (2008)7
 The Untouchables
The Untouchables (1987)8
 Blade Runner
Blade Runner (1982)9
 The Warriors
The Warriors (1979)10

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Influenced By

  1. Metropolis (1927)
    "Fritz Lang's *Metropolis* explores themes of governmental abuse of power and societal dehumanization, which resonate in *A Clockwork Orange*." Sparknotes source
  2. Modern Times (1936)
    "Charlie Chaplin's *Modern Times* critiques industrialization's impact on humanity, a theme echoed in Kubrick's film." Sparknotes source
  3. M (1931)
    "Also directed by Fritz Lang, *M* delves into the psyche of a murderer, paralleling the exploration of violence in *A Clockwork Orange*." Sparknotes source
  4. If.... (1968)
    "Lindsay Anderson's film about a school uprising shares thematic elements with Kubrick's work, particularly in depicting rebellious youth." Reflecting on 400 Blows and A Clockwork Orange. Idyllopuspress
  5. Zero for Conduct (1933)
    "Jean Vigo's film about student rebellion influenced the portrayal of youthful defiance in *A Clockwork Orange*." Reflecting on 400 Blows and A Clockwork Orange. Idyllopuspress

Influenced

  1. Die Hard (1988)
    "Director John McTiernan was inspired by this film's use of Beethoven's 9th Symphony and incorporated it into "Die Hard's" score." Die Hard Wikipedia
  2. The Dark Knight (2008)
    "Stanley Kubrick's dystopian film influenced Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker. Ledger drew inspiration from Malcolm McDowell's character, Alex, incorporating elements of his menacing demeanor into his performance." 20 Things About The Making Of The Dark Knight That Not Even The Biggest Fans Know CBR Staff CBR
  3. The Untouchables (1987)
    "The film's stylized violence and unique visual style influenced Brian De Palma's approach to depicting crime and brutality in "The Untouchables."" Movie Connections IMDb
  4. Blade Runner (1982)
    "Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Anthony Burgess's novel explores themes of free will and societal control. The film's stark, stylized visuals and exploration of dystopian themes resonate in "Blade Runner's" depiction of a controlled, oppressive society." Brmovie source
  5. The Warriors (1979)
    "The film's depiction of stylized gang violence and distinctive costumes influenced the visual and thematic elements of "The Warriors."" Captain Critic: Reeling Backward: "The Warriors" (1979) Captaincritic