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Prick Up Your Ears(1987)
Status: Released
Date: 1987-04-17
66%
98 Votes
Time: 1h 51m
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies: 
British Screen Productions
Civilhand
Zenith Entertainment
Movie: Prick Up Your Ears
Top 10 Billed 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
Frances Barber
Leonie Orton
Janet Dale
Mrs Sugden
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