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