
Prick Up Your Ears
Prick Up Your Ears
Release: 1987-04-17·Runtime: 111m·★ 6.7
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.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
British Screen Productions
Civilhand
Zenith Entertainment
Film4 Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Rosalind Knightas RADA Judge
Helena Michellas Orton's Friend
Steven Mackintoshas Simon Ward
Sian Thomasas Marilyn Orton
Frances Barberas Leonie Orton
Eric Richardas Education Officer
Sean Pertweeas Orton's Friend
David Cardyas Brian Epstein
Joan Sandersonas Anthea's Mother
Lindsay Duncanas Anthea Lahr
Margaret Tyzackas Madame Lambert
Neil Dudgeonas Policeman
Vanessa Redgraveas Peggy Ramsay
Wallace Shawnas John Lahr
Stevan Rimkusas Kenneth
Michael Mülleras BBC Actor 1
Antony Carrickas Counsel
Garry Cooperas Actor 1 – Mr Sloane
Robin Hooperas Mortuary Attendant
Noel Davisas Philip
Alfred Molinaas Kenneth Halliwell
Richard Iresonas Man Outside Lavatory
Karl Johnsonas Douglas Orton
Charles McKeownas Mr Cunliffe
Selina Cadellas Miss Battersby
Spencer Leighas Constable
Derek Lyonsas Library Patron (uncredited)
Janet Daleas Mrs Sugden
Linda Spurrieras RADA Instructor
Neville Phillipsas Man in Gallery
David Bradleyas Undertaker
Neville Smithas Police Inspector
Derek Jarmanas Patrick Proktor (uncredited)
Richard Wilsonas Psychiatrist
Gary Oldmanas Joe Orton
Angus MacKayas RADA Judge
Julie Waltersas Elsie Orton
Roger Lloyd Packas Actor 2
John Salthouseas Chauffeur
Jonny Phillipsas Youth Outside Lavatory
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