Review of A Clockwork Orange (1971) by Robert C — 24 Dec 2012

Great movie. Awesome performance by Malcolm McDowell.

This review of A Clockwork Orange (1971) was written by Robert C on 24 Dec 2012.

A Clockwork Orange has generally received very positive reviews.

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