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Prick Up Your Ears

Prick Up Your Ears

They shared everything... except success.

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.

Drama

Release: 1987-04-17Runtime: 111 minRating: 6.7 (99)

Cast

Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman

Joe Orton

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

Kenneth Halliwell

Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Peggy Ramsay

Wallace Shawn

Wallace Shawn

John Lahr

Lindsay Duncan

Lindsay Duncan

Anthea Lahr

Julie Walters

Julie Walters

Elsie Orton

James Grant

William Orton

Frances Barber

Frances Barber

Leonie Orton

Janet Dale

Janet Dale

Mrs Sugden

Dave Atkins

Mr Sugden

Crew

Stephen Frears

Stephen Frears

Director

Lee Cleary

Second Assistant Director

Michael Zimbrich

First Assistant Director

Adam Walton

Third Assistant Director

Ray Barrett

Construction Manager

Ray Perry Sr.

Property Master

Julie Sheppard

Assistant Art Director

John Spottiswood

Scenic Artist

Jeanne Vertigan

Property Buyer

Simon Hayter

Boom Operator

Clips & Videos

Official 30th Anniversary Trailer

Official 30th Anniversary Trailer

Prick Up Your Ears Trailer

Prick Up Your Ears Trailer