1987
6.7 (93 votes)
1h 51m
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
British Screen Productions
Civilhand
Zenith Entertainment
Film4 Productions
Civilhand
Zenith Entertainment
Film4 Productions
Prick Up Your Ears
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: Stephen Frears
Screenplay: Alan Bennett
Director of Photography: Oliver Stapleton
Producer: Andrew Brown
Top 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
Videos
Official 30th Anniversary Trailer
Prick Up Your Ears Trailer
