Prick Up Your Ears
They shared everything... except success.
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Where to watch
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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.
Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Frears
Gary OldmanJoe Orton
Alfred MolinaKenneth Halliwell
Vanessa RedgravePeggy Ramsay
Wallace ShawnJohn Lahr
Lindsay DuncanAnthea Lahr
Julie WaltersElsie OrtonJames GrantWilliam Orton
Frances BarberLeonie Orton
Janet DaleMrs SugdenDave AtkinsMr Sugden
Margaret TyzackMadame Lambert
Eric RichardEducation Officer
