Prick Up Your Ears (1987)
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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Gary OldmanJoe Orton
Alfred MolinaKenneth Halliwell
Vanessa RedgravePeggy Ramsay
Frances BarberLeonie Orton
Lindsay DuncanAnthea Lahr
Julie WaltersElsie Orton
Wallace ShawnJohn Lahr
Janet DaleMrs SugdenDave AtkinsMr Sugden
Roger Lloyd PackActor 2
Selina CadellMiss Battersby
Neil DudgeonPolicemanKeywords
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What is Prick Up Your Ears about?
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.
How long is Prick Up Your Ears?
Prick Up Your Ears has a runtime of 111 minutes.
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