Movie·1987·1h 51m
Prick Up Your Ears
They shared everything... except success.
Directed By
Stephen Frears
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Alan Bennett
Producer
Andrew Brown
Cinematography
Oliver Stapleton
Music
Stanley Myers
Editor
Mick Audsley
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
102 votes
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// cast
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
// crew
Crew
Stephen Frears
Director
Alan Bennett
Screenplay
Andrew Brown
Producer
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Oliver Stapleton
Director of Photography
Mick Audsley
Editor
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