Prick Up Your Ears
Prick Up Your Ears

Prick Up Your Ears

April 17, 1987111 min6.7EN
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.

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Cast

Gary Oldman
Gary OldmanJoe Orton
Alfred Molina
Alfred MolinaKenneth Halliwell
Vanessa Redgrave
Vanessa RedgravePeggy Ramsay
Wallace Shawn
Wallace ShawnJohn Lahr
Lindsay Duncan
Lindsay DuncanAnthea Lahr
Julie Walters
Julie WaltersElsie Orton
James Grant
James GrantWilliam Orton
Frances Barber
Frances BarberLeonie Orton
Janet Dale
Janet DaleMrs Sugden
Dave Atkins
Dave AtkinsMr Sugden