Prick Up Your Ears

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

Gary Oldman

as Joe Orton

Alfred Molina

as Kenneth Halliwell

Vanessa Redgrave

as Peggy Ramsay

Wallace Shawn

as John Lahr

Lindsay Duncan

as Anthea Lahr

Julie Walters

as Elsie Orton

James Grant

as William Orton

Frances Barber

as Leonie Orton

Janet Dale

as Mrs Sugden

Dave Atkins

as Mr Sugden

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