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