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