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