Prick Up Your Ears (1987)
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.
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Top Billed Cast: Margaret Tyzack, Angus MacKay, Sean Pertwee
Runtime: 111 minutes
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Gary Oldman
Joe Orton
Alfred Molina
Kenneth Halliwell
Vanessa Redgrave
Peggy Ramsay
Wallace Shawn
John Lahr
Lindsay Duncan
Anthea Lahr
Julie Walters
Elsie Orton
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James Grant
William Orton
Frances Barber
Leonie Orton
Janet Dale
Mrs Sugden
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Dave Atkins
Mr Sugden
Margaret Tyzack
Madame Lambert
Eric Richard
Education Officer
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William Job
RADA Chairman
Rosalind Knight
RADA Judge
Angus MacKay
RADA Judge
Linda Spurrier
RADA Instructor
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Charlotte Wodehouse
Janet
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Helena Michell
Orton's Friend
Sean Pertwee
Orton's Friend
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Liam De Staic
Brickie
Charles McKeown
Mr Cunliffe
Selina Cadell
Miss Battersby
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Bert Parnaby
Magistrate
Antony Carrick
Counsel
Neil Dudgeon
Policeman
Richard Wilson
Psychiatrist
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Christopher Guinee
Publisher
Stevan Rimkus
Kenneth
Michael Müller
BBC Actor 1
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Anthony Douse
BBC Actor 2
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John Kane
Director
Steven Mackintosh
Simon Ward
Garry Cooper
Actor 1 – Mr Sloane
Roger Lloyd Pack
Actor 2
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Joanne Connelly
Stage Manager
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John Moffatt
Wigmaker
