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