12-02-2010, 07:19 AM
Clockwork Orange used to be my favorite movie in the whole wide world until I saw the stage version on the West End and realized that the American version of the book, which the movie was based on, was missing the entire last chapter. This changed the story and message completely, 180 degrees. I'm surprised that Kubrick opted to use the incomplete version of the story that corrupted Burgess' original message. I'll never understand that. Burgess was thrilled with the restored stage version because it had his original ending.
I know that wasn't the point of your post Jan, but I tangent.
The back story of Clockwork Orange is noteworthy too. Poor (literally) Burgess sold the rights for $100 or so. Then Kubrick bought the rights and... well, ouch. Not the best business decision Burgess ever made but he needed the money.
Anyway, I didn't realize that Burgess had such insight into MKUltra kinda activities.
I know that wasn't the point of your post Jan, but I tangent.
The back story of Clockwork Orange is noteworthy too. Poor (literally) Burgess sold the rights for $100 or so. Then Kubrick bought the rights and... well, ouch. Not the best business decision Burgess ever made but he needed the money.
Anyway, I didn't realize that Burgess had such insight into MKUltra kinda activities.