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