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