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,… Read more
Prick Up Your Ears
Where to watch: Amazon
Movie · Drama · R
1987 · 1h 51m
They shared everything... except success.
Director: Stephen Frears
Starring: Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave
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.
Director
Stephen Frears
Production
British Screen Productions, Civilhand, Zenith Entertainment, Film4 Productions
Cast
Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave, Wallace Shawn, Lindsay Duncan, Julie Walters, James Grant, Frances Barber, Janet Dale, Dave Atkins, Margaret Tyzack, Eric Richard, William Job, Rosalind Knight, Angus MacKay, Linda Spurrier, Charlotte Wodehouse, Helena Michell, Sean Pertwee, Liam De Staic
Where to watch
Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads