A Clockwork Orange (1971), poster, British

Artist: Philip Castle (b. 1942)

Unframed: 30 x 40 in. (76 x 102 cm)

Philip Castle's iconic artwork on this British poster was used in the international poster campaigns. This is very rare, as normally each domestic market created their own posters.

Although Stanley Kubrick's disturbing film was released uncut in the UK in 1972, the film was then withdrawn in 1973 at the request of Kubrick. The film had been linked to a couple of horrific copycat crimes, and during the trials A Clockwork Orange was cited by one of the prosecutors. There were also protests outside Kubrick's home, and him and his wife had received threats. The film did not get a further theatrical release until 2000, the year after Kubrick's death.

Condition Report:
Linen backed

Material of piece: paper, backed on linen

Excellent condition, colours remaining very bright, very minor restoration to folds.