Prick Up Your Ears (1987)
Starring Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave
Directed by Stephen Frears
Stephen Frears directs this biographical drama focusing on controversial British playwright Joe Orton, revealed in flashback after his murder by lover Kenneth Halliwell. Born in 1933 in Leicester, in the English Midlands, John 'Joe' Orton moves to London in 1951, to study at RADA, and enjoys an openly gay relationship with Halliwell in their famous Islington flat in the 1960s. However, when Orton achieves spectacular success with such plays as 'What the Butler Saw' and 'Loot', Halliwell begins to feel alienated and the pair's future looks increasingly uncertain.
Runtime: 111 min.
Rating: 6.8
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Genres: Drama
Keywords: london, england,england,based on novel or book,biography,playwright,lgbt,1960s,drama school,gay
Cast
Joe Orton
Kenneth Halliwell
Peggy Ramsay
Leonie Orton
Anthea Lahr
Elsie Orton
John Lahr
Mrs. Sugden
Mr Sugden
Mr. Sloane Actor
Actor 2
Orton's Friends
Orton's Friends
Miss Battersby
Policeman
Psychiatrist
Simon Ward
Douglas Orton
Undertaker
Anthea's Mother
Constable
Police Inspector
Chauffeur
Brian Epstein
Wigmaker
Mr Cunliffe
Madame Lambert
William Orton
Education Officer
RADA Chairman
RADA Judge
RADA Judge
RADA Instructor
Janet
Magistrate
Brickie
Counsel
Publisher
Kenneth
BBC Actor
BBC Actor 2
Director
Stage Manager
Philip
Peggy Ramsey's Secretary
Gallery Owner
Woman in Gallery
Woman in Gallery 2
Youth Outside Lavatory
Man Outside Lavatory
Moroccan Boy 1
Moroccan Boy 2
Marilyn Orton
George Barnett
Awards Chairman
Undertaker's Boy
Beatle's Chauffeur
Mortuary Attendant
Patrick Proktor