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