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Prick Up Your Ears (1987)

They shared everything... except success.

  • Apr 17, 1987
  • 1h 51m
  • R

6.7/10

TMDB user score
106 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Prick Up Your Ears is a 1987 drama film directed by Stephen Frears. Its leading cast includes Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina and Vanessa Redgrave. It runs for 1 hour 51 minutes.

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 51 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.7/10 from 106 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Official 30th Anniversary Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • 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
  • Margaret Tyzack Madame Lambert
  • Eric Richard Education Officer
  • William Job RADA Chairman
  • Rosalind Knight RADA Judge
  • Angus MacKay RADA Judge
  • Linda Spurrier RADA Instructor
  • Charlotte Wodehouse Janet
  • Helena Michell Orton's Friend

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