Prick Up Your Ears

Prick Up Your Ears

1987
1h 51m
6.7

6.7/10

99 votes • View on IMDb
Drama

"They shared everything... except success."

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.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
British Screen Productions Civilhand Zenith Entertainment Film4 Productions
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

london, england based on novel or book england biography playwright lgbt 1960s drama school gay theme

Quick Facts

Release Date April 17, 1987
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0093776

Cast

Gary Oldman
Gary Oldman

Joe Orton

Alfred Molina
Alfred Molina

Kenneth Halliwell

Vanessa Redgrave
Vanessa Redgrave

Peggy Ramsay

Wallace Shawn
Wallace Shawn

John Lahr

Lindsay Duncan
Lindsay Duncan

Anthea Lahr

Julie Walters
Julie Walters

Elsie Orton

James Grant
James Grant

William Orton

Frances Barber
Frances Barber

Leonie Orton

Janet Dale
Janet Dale

Mrs Sugden

Dave Atkins
Dave Atkins

Mr Sugden

Margaret Tyzack
Margaret Tyzack

Madame Lambert

Eric Richard
Eric Richard

Education Officer

Key Crew

Stephen Frears
Director
Alan Bennett
Screenplay
Andrew Brown
Producer