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