Malcolm McDowell On “A Clockwork Orange” And “Caligula” | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

(Original Airdate: 1/17/94) Malcolm McDowell discusses his roles in two of cinema’s most notorious films.

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[patricktilton]

If Malcolm hasn't already done a word-for-word audio book narration of the novel A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, he really ought to do so before he passes on. It's a 1st Person narrator speaking about events from his past, so an older Alex speaking to an audience is just the thing.

[orestispitsillides]

He deserved an Oscar in A Clockwork Orange for best actor. No one but Malcom could improvise such a disturbing scene while singing such a sweet song and dancing with such joy

[alanmatthew]

He's a very underrated actor. He deserves an Oscar.

[chaospoet]

I've met actors, wrestlers and musicians but to this day Malcolm McDowell is the only person I ever met where I experienced being completely star struck. One of the most polite and nicest people I've ever met too.

[waynej]

Holy crap! McDowells' John Geilgud impression was spot on. Great clip. 👍

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I will always have a crush on Malcolm at every age, even if he turns 105 years old! He's amazing!

[laurentvachaud]

His performance in A Clockwork Orange is the greatest performance in a Kubrick movie ever. And that says a lot.

[caryheuchert]

Malcolm McDowell is my favourite actor and “O Lucky Man!” my favourite film.

[KaninTuzi]

Malcolm was very quick and funny. Today's Conan would have had a better back and forth with him

[andrewcowin]

McDowell deserves a lifetime Oscar, or something for playing Alex in A Clockwork Orange. Has there ever been a more challenging role executed so brilliantly?

[YolandaAnneBrown]

I had the pleasure of meeting Malcolm twice. And I'll always treasure those moments.

[Zach_B]

I love seeing early Conan clips whether it be remotes, skits, interviews because you can see the growth and how he becomes more comfortable through the years.

[jsb]

Great actor, Malcom. I liked him a lot in "Time After Time" with David Warner and Mary Steenburgen. All his films are great. Good man!!

[JokerzRoundTable]

Conan’s gotten so much better at doing interviews

[Charles-]

Very charismast, briliant actor, GREAT Malcolm mcdowell!!!

[ajn]

What a fine job Conan did getting into the artistic viewpoint of two of the most disturbing movies ever made. And Malcolm was wonderful and his willingness, not simply to share, but perform. His love for what he does shines through very brightly.

[The_R-n-I_Guy]

A Clockwork Orange is my favorite movie!!!

[allys]

Malcolm’s John Gielgud impression is delightful 🤣✋
John sounds very proper and well spoken especially from his performance in “Arthur” so it’s funny to hear him swear

[beatrixxxkiddo]

This man played as two of the most violent and insane people in cinema and hes incredibly charming irl

[angusorvid]

I met him in Los Angeles in 1990. Great guy, very nice, down to earth. One hell of a terrific actor.