Prick Up Your Ears (1987)

Prick Up Your Ears (1987)

1987-04-17 United Kingdom 111 Min. PG-13
6.6 90 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Gary Oldman is Joe Orton
Joe Orton
Alfred Molina is Kenneth Halliwell
Kenneth Halliwell
Vanessa Redgrave is Peggy Ramsay
Peggy Ramsay
Wallace Shawn is John Lahr
John Lahr
Lindsay Duncan is Anthea Lahr
Anthea Lahr
Julie Walters is Elsie Orton
Elsie Orton
James Grant is William Orton
William Orton
Frances Barber is Leonie Orton
Leonie Orton
Janet Dale is Mrs Sugden
Mrs Sugden
Dave Atkins is Mr Sugden
Mr Sugden
Margaret Tyzack is Madame Lambert
Madame Lambert
Eric Richard is Education Officer
Education Officer