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.
- Overview
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Prick Up Your Ears
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 17, 1987
Runtime
1h 51m
Genres
Drama
User Score
66%
Original Title
Prick Up Your Ears
Production Companies
British Screen Productions, Civilhand, Zenith Entertainment, Film4 Productions
Director
Stephen Frears
Description
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.
