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Prick Up Your Ears

“They shared everything... except success.”

★ 6.7 / 10 (106 votes)April 17, 1987111 minEN
Drama

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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Movie facts

Release dateApril 17, 1987
StatusReleased
Runtime111 min
Rating★ 6.7 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom
Budget—
Revenue—
ProductionBritish Screen Productions, Civilhand, Zenith Entertainment, Film Four International
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Crew

Director

Stephen Frears

Writers

Alan Bennett

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Cast

Gary OldmanGary OldmanJoe Orton
Alfred MolinaAlfred MolinaKenneth Halliwell
Vanessa RedgraveVanessa RedgravePeggy Ramsay
Wallace ShawnWallace ShawnJohn Lahr
Lindsay DuncanLindsay DuncanAnthea Lahr
Julie WaltersJulie WaltersElsie Orton
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James GrantWilliam Orton
Frances BarberFrances BarberLeonie Orton
Janet DaleJanet DaleMrs Sugden
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Dave AtkinsMr Sugden
Margaret TyzackMargaret TyzackMadame Lambert
Eric RichardEric RichardEducation Officer
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