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Prick Up Your Ears

They shared everything... except success.

1987 · R · 1h 51m

Directed by Stephen Frears

6.7

TMDB audience score
106 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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
    Joe Orton

  • Alfred Molina
    Kenneth Halliwell

  • Vanessa Redgrave
    Peggy Ramsay

  • Wallace Shawn
    John Lahr

  • Lindsay Duncan
    Anthea Lahr

  • Julie Walters
    Elsie Orton

  • James Grant
    William Orton

  • Frances Barber
    Leonie Orton

  • Janet Dale
    Mrs Sugden

  • Dave Atkins
    Mr Sugden

  • Margaret Tyzack
    Madame Lambert

  • Eric Richard
    Education Officer

  • William Job
    RADA Chairman

  • Rosalind Knight
    RADA Judge

  • Angus MacKay
    RADA Judge

  • Linda Spurrier
    RADA Instructor

  • Charlotte Wodehouse
    Janet

  • Helena Michell
    Orton's Friend