Prick Up Your Ears (1987)
Prick Up Your Ears is a 1987 drama movie directed by Stephen Frears, with a running time of 1h 51m. It stars Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina and Vanessa Redgrave.
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 as Joe Orton
- Alfred Molina as Kenneth Halliwell
- Vanessa Redgrave as Peggy Ramsay
- Wallace Shawn as John Lahr
- Lindsay Duncan as Anthea Lahr
- Julie Walters as Elsie Orton
- James Grant as William Orton
- Frances Barber as Leonie Orton
- Janet Dale as Mrs Sugden
- Dave Atkins as Mr Sugden
- Margaret Tyzack as Madame Lambert
- Eric Richard as Education Officer