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