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A Clockwork Orange
A Clockwork Orange is a 1971 dystopian crime film written, produced, and directed by Stanley Kubrick. It is based on Anthony Burgess's 1962 novel. The film employs disturbing and violent themes to comment on psychiatry, juvenile delinquency, youth gangs, and broader social, political, and economic issues in a dystopian near-future Britain.
Peak Community Rank
#1
Top 3 in 3
Avg Position
#1.7
3 Lists
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Rankings Featuring A Clockwork Orange
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Contender: A Clockwork Orange (1971)
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Contender: A Clockwork Orange (1971) — UK Self-Ban
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Contender: A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Verified Entity DossierRanked #1 in Top 10 Most Controversial Films Ever Made
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What is A Clockwork Orange's highest community ranking?⌄
A Clockwork Orange is ranked #1 on "Top 10 Most Controversial Films Ever Made" — its best placement across 3 lists on top10grid.com.
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