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