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