Gary Oldman
Joe Orton
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Prick Up Your Ears
“They shared everything... except success.”
18 · 1 May 1987 · 111 min · English
Drama
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The film
Synopsis
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 & characters
Alfred Molina
Kenneth Halliwell
Vanessa Redgrave
Peggy Ramsay
Wallace Shawn
John Lahr
Lindsay Duncan
Anthea Lahr
Julie Walters
Elsie Orton
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James Grant
William Orton
Frances Barber
Leonie Orton
Janet Dale
Mrs Sugden
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Dave Atkins
Mr Sugden
Margaret Tyzack
Madame Lambert
Eric Richard
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Behind the camera
Key crew
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Writing
- John Lahr, Alan Bennett
- Cinematography
- Oliver Stapleton
- Original music
- Stanley Myers
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