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.
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I watch Prick Up Your Ears?
- Prick Up Your Ears (1987) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus in US. Streaming catalogues change often, so confirm on the service before starting.
- Is Prick Up Your Ears available to rent or buy?
- It's available to buy from Barnes & Noble and Amazon DVD / Blu-ray.
- When was Prick Up Your Ears released?
- Prick Up Your Ears was released in 1987. It has a runtime of 111 minutes.
- What kind of film is Prick Up Your Ears?
- Prick Up Your Ears is a drama film. 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…
- Who stars in Prick Up Your Ears?
- Prick Up Your Ears stars Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave and Wallace Shawn.