Prick Up Your Ears
“They shared everything... except success.”
1987•R•1h 51m•6.7•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Stephen Frears
Writer
Alan Bennett
Languages
English
Studio
British Screen Productions
Cast
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
William Job
RADA Chairman
Rosalind Knight
RADA Judge
Angus MacKay
RADA Judge
Production
Company
British Screen Productions
Company
Civilhand
Company
Zenith Entertainment
Company
Film4 Productions
Producer
Andrew Brown
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