Movie Description
Prick Up Your Ears
(1987)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Stephen Frears
- Producer : Andrew Brown
- Editor : Mick Audsley
- Cast : Gary Oldman,Alfred Molina,Vanessa Redgrave,Wallace Shawn,Lindsay Duncan,Julie Walters,James Grant,Frances Barber,Janet Dale,Dave Atkins,Margaret Tyzack,Eric Richard,William Job,Rosalind Knight,Angus MacKay,Linda Spurrier,Charlotte Wodehouse,Helena Michell,Sean Pertwee,Liam De Staic,Charles McKeown,Selina Cadell,Bert Parnaby,Antony Carrick,Neil Dudgeon,Richard Wilson,Christopher Guinee,Stevan Rimkus,Michael Müller,Anthony Douse,John Kane,Steven Mackintosh,Garry Cooper,Roger Lloyd Pack,Joanne Connelly,John Moffatt,Philippa Davies,David Cardy,Julie Legrand,Noel Davis,Jane Blackburn,Stella Richman,Neville Phillips,Jonny Phillips,Richard Ireson,Ahmed Elgheur,Moktar Dagmouni,Sian Thomas,Stephen Bill,Karl Johnson,David Bradley,Simon Adams,James Duggan,Max Stafford-Clark,Mark Brignal,Joan Sanderson,Neville Smith,Spencer Leigh,John Salthouse,Robin Hooper,Derek Jarman,Derek Lyons
Cast
Joe Orton
Kenneth Halliwell
Peggy Ramsay
John Lahr
Anthea Lahr
Elsie Orton
William Orton
Leonie Orton
Mrs Sugden
Mr Sugden
Madame Lambert
Education Officer
RADA Chairman
RADA Judge
RADA Judge
RADA Instructor
Janet
Orton's Friend
Orton's Friend
Brickie
Mr Cunliffe
Miss Battersby
Magistrate
Counsel
Policeman
Psychiatrist
Publisher
Kenneth
BBC Actor 1
BBC Actor 2
Director
Simon Ward
Actor 1 – Mr Sloane
Actor 2
Stage Manager
Wigmaker
Peggy Ramsey's Secretary
Brian Epstein
Gallery Owner
Philip
Woman in Gallery 1
Woman in Gallery 2
Man in Gallery
Youth Outside Lavatory
Man Outside Lavatory
Moroccan Boy 1
Moroccan Boy 2
Marilyn Orton
George Barnett
Douglas Orton
Undertaker
Undertaker's Boy
Labourer
Awards Chairman
Beatles Chauffeur
Anthea's Mother
Police Inspector
Constable
Chauffeur
Mortuary Attendant
Patrick Proktor (uncredited)
Library Patron (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitlePrick Up Your Ears
Status Released
Release Information
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1987-04-17
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 51m
Production CompaniesBritish Screen Productions,Civilhand,Zenith Entertainment,Film4 Productions
Genres
- Drama
