Prick Up Your Ears

Apr 17, 1987

1h 51m

★ 6.7

Overview

When the young, attractive Joe Orton meets the older, more introverted Kenneth Halliwell at drama school, he befriends the kindred spirit and they start an affair. As Orton becomes more comfortable with his sexuality and starts to find success with his writing, Halliwell becomes increasingly alienated and jealous, ultimately tapping into a dangerous rage.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

British Screen Productions

Civilhand

Zenith Entertainment

Film4 Productions

Prick Up Your Ears Trailers

Cast

Joe Orton

Gary Oldman

Kenneth Halliwell

Alfred Molina

Peggy Ramsay

Vanessa Redgrave

John Lahr

Wallace Shawn

Anthea Lahr

Lindsay Duncan

Elsie Orton

Julie Walters

William Orton

James Grant

Leonie Orton

Frances Barber

Mrs Sugden

Janet Dale

Mr Sugden

Dave Atkins

Madame Lambert

Margaret Tyzack

Education Officer

Eric Richard

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