Prick Up Your Ears
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “They shared everything... except success.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Gary OldmanJoe Orton
Alfred MolinaKenneth Halliwell
Vanessa RedgravePeggy Ramsay
Wallace ShawnJohn Lahr
Lindsay DuncanAnthea Lahr
Julie WaltersElsie OrtonJ
James GrantWilliam Orton
Frances BarberLeonie Orton
Janet DaleMrs SugdenD
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Prick Up Your Ears about?
- 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.
- Who directed Prick Up Your Ears?
- Prick Up Your Ears was directed by Stephen Frears.
- When was Prick Up Your Ears released?
- Prick Up Your Ears was released on April 17, 1987.
- How long is Prick Up Your Ears?
- Prick Up Your Ears has a runtime of 1h 51m.
- Where can I track Prick Up Your Ears?
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