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