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