Watch Prick Up Your Ears (1987) Official Trailer
They shared everything... except success.
6.7 / 10 IMDb April 17, 1987 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.
Director
Runtime
1h 51m
Release Date
April 17, 1987
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United Kingdom
Writers
Producers
Cast
Gary Oldman
as Joe Orton
Alfred Molina
as Kenneth Halliwell
Vanessa Redgrave
as Peggy Ramsay
Wallace Shawn
as John Lahr
Lindsay Duncan
as Anthea Lahr
Julie Walters
as Elsie Orton
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James Grant
as William Orton
Frances Barber
as Leonie Orton
Janet Dale
as Mrs Sugden
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Dave Atkins
as Mr Sugden
Margaret Tyzack
as Madame Lambert
Eric Richard
as Education Officer
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William Job
as RADA Chairman
Rosalind Knight
as RADA Judge
Angus MacKay
as RADA Judge
Linda Spurrier
as RADA Instructor
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Charlotte Wodehouse
as Janet
Helena Michell
as Orton's Friend
Sean Pertwee
as Orton's Friend
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Liam De Staic
as Brickie
Production Companies
British Screen Productions
Civilhand
Zenith Entertainment
Film4 ProductionsPrick Up Your Ears Official Trailer 1987
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