Prick Up Your Ears
Released
April 17, 1987
Runtime: 1h 51m
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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Cast & Crew
Gary Oldman
Joe Orton
Alfred Molina
Kenneth Halliwell
Vanessa Redgrave
Peggy Ramsay
Wallace Shawn
John Lahr
Lindsay Duncan
Anthea Lahr
Julie Walters
Elsie Orton
- JG
James Grant
William Orton
Frances Barber
Leonie Orton
Janet Dale
Mrs Sugden
- DA
Dave Atkins
Mr Sugden
Margaret Tyzack
Madame Lambert
Eric Richard
Education Officer
- WJ
William Job
RADA Chairman
Rosalind Knight
RADA Judge
Angus MacKay
RADA Judge
Linda Spurrier
RADA Instructor
- CW
Charlotte Wodehouse
Janet
Helena Michell
Orton's Friend
Stephen Frears
Director
Alan Bennett
Screenplay
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