Prick Up Your Ears (1987)

  • R
  • 04/17/1987 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 51m

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.

Stephen Frears

Director

Alan Bennett

Screenplay

Cast

Gary Oldman's headshot

Gary Oldman

Joe Orton
Alfred Molina's headshot

Alfred Molina

Kenneth Halliwell
Vanessa Redgrave's headshot

Vanessa Redgrave

Peggy Ramsay
Wallace Shawn's headshot

Wallace Shawn

John Lahr
Lindsay Duncan's headshot

Lindsay Duncan

Anthea Lahr
Julie Walters's headshot

Julie Walters

Elsie Orton
James Grant's headshot

James Grant

William Orton
Frances Barber's headshot

Frances Barber

Leonie Orton

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