CinemaOSMovie · 1987 · 1h 51m · R

Prick Up Your Ears

They shared everything... except success.

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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.

Directed byStephen Frears

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
EN
Released
April 17, 1987
Studios
Film Four InternationalBritish Screen ProductionsCivilhand

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Trailers & teasers

2 videos
Official 30th Anniversary Trailer

Official 30th Anniversary Trailer

Prick Up Your Ears Trailer

Prick Up Your Ears Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Stephen Frears
Stephen Frears
Written by
Alan Bennett
Alan Bennett
Produced by
Andrew Brown

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