20 Things You Didn't Know About A Clockwork Orange
4. Droog's Costume Was Discovered By Accident
The iconic look of Alex, so often referenced in pop-culture and, to this day, Halloween costumes, was not something lifted directly from the book. Rather a happy accident during the early wardrobing sessions.
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Coming directly from a local cricket match, Malcolm MacDowell just happened to have his uniform on him and, after hours of failing to find the right look, incorporated it into the costuming process. It was, however, Kubrick who suggested he wear his cup outside his clothes.