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