Quick facts
- Released
- April 17, 1987
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Rating
- R
- IMDb
- tt0093776
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Studio
- British Screen Productions, Civilhand, Zenith Entertainment, Film4 Productions
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
James Grant
William Orton
Frances Barber
Leonie Orton
Janet Dale
Mrs Sugden
Dave Atkins
Mr Sugden
Margaret Tyzack
Madame Lambert
Eric Richard
Education Officer
William Job
RADA Chairman
Rosalind Knight
RADA Judge
Angus MacKay
RADA Judge
Linda Spurrier
RADA Instructor
Charlotte Wodehouse
Janet
Helena Michell
Orton's Friend
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Prick Up Your Ears about?
- 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.
- Who directed Prick Up Your Ears?
- Prick Up Your Ears was directed by Stephen Frears.
- Who stars in Prick Up Your Ears?
- Prick Up Your Ears stars Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave, Wallace Shawn.
- When was Prick Up Your Ears released?
- Prick Up Your Ears is a 1987 drama film.
- Where can I watch Prick Up Your Ears?
- You can watch Prick Up Your Ears with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.