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