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