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