Prick Up Your Ears

• 6.6 Drama
• 1987-04-17
• 111 minutes mins

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.

Starring:

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)

Director:

Stephen Frears

Writer:

Alan Bennett