Prick Up Your Ears

Prick Up Your Ears

67% | Apr 17, 1987 | 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.

Featured Cast

Stephen Frears
Director
Michael Zimbrich
First Assistant Director

Cast

Joe Orton
Gary Oldman
Joe Orton
Kenneth Halliwell
Alfred Molina
Kenneth Halliwell
Peggy Ramsay
Vanessa Redgrave
Peggy Ramsay
John Lahr
Wallace Shawn
John Lahr
Anthea Lahr
Lindsay Duncan
Anthea Lahr

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