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