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