“I’m Singing in the Rain” Song (A Clockwork Orange)

The controversial 1971 Stanley Kubrick masterpiece A Clockwork Orange features a now-iconic scene in which Alex DeLarge (Malcolm McDowell) and his crew ruthlessly invade a wealthy couple’s home. It’s a violent moment in the movie, especially considering Alex is singing the innocent song “Singin’ in the Rain” while committing horrid acts.

You’d expect this brilliant scene to come straight out of Kubrick’s mind: mixing utter horror with a nostalgic American theme was refreshing, deeply philosophical, and highly contentious. Surprisingly, though, it was all McDowell’s idea, as he started singing the tune out of nowhere! Kubrick realized how genius it was immediately and decided to include it in the movie.