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