Prick Up Your Ears

Prick Up Your Ears (1987)

They shared everything... except success.

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.

Date of release
1987-04-17
TMDB
6.7 / 10 (106)
Runtime
1h 51m
Genres
Drama
Director
Stephen Frears

Casting

  • Gary Oldman — Joe Orton
  • Alfred Molina — Kenneth Halliwell
  • Vanessa Redgrave — Peggy Ramsay
  • Wallace Shawn — John Lahr
  • Lindsay Duncan — Anthea Lahr
  • Julie Walters — Elsie Orton
  • James Grant — William Orton
  • Frances Barber — Leonie Orton
  • Janet Dale — Mrs Sugden
  • Dave Atkins — Mr Sugden
  • Margaret Tyzack — Madame Lambert
  • Eric Richard — Education Officer

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