Review of A Clockwork Orange (1971) by Thomas S — 30 Jul 2014

A timeless Stanley Kubrick masterpiece.

This review of A Clockwork Orange (1971) was written by Thomas S on 30 Jul 2014.

A Clockwork Orange has generally received very positive reviews.

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