Did you see "A Clockwork Orange" when it first came out, circa 1973?

I think it was rated NC-17 when it was released and very controversial. Fifty years later, it would probably only raise a few eyebrows.

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AnneHoney · 41-45, F

I saw the original almost 20 years ago. I doubt they could show it today. The rape scenes were far too realistic. That is why they were edited.

AnnSteve · C

@AnneHoney they were edited?

AnnSteve · C

From what?

AnneHoney · 41-45, F

@AnnSteve they removed a few minutes from the violent gang rapes.

AnnSteve · C

@AnneHoney have you read the book?

AnneHoney · 41-45, F

@AnnSteve no I was supposed to after the movie but couldn’t bring myself to read the rapes.

AnnSteve · C

@AnneHoney i never knew it was from a book. Now im interested in how alike or different it is

AnneHoney · 41-45, F

@AnnSteve I believe many countries banned the movie then they put out an R(?) version.

AnnSteve · C

@AnneHoney i saw it at home, so not sure what version it was

ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP

@AnneHoney I only remember one rape scene. I have not viewed the movie in YEARS, though.

AnneHoney · 41-45, F

@ProfessorPlum77 The home invasion one as I recall it was near the beginning. I was upset my husband was hard.