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Prick Up Your Ears

66% | Apr 17, 1987 | Drama

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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Stephen Frears
Director
Lee Cleary
Second Assistant Director

Cast

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Gary Oldman
Joe Orton
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Alfred Molina
Kenneth Halliwell
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Vanessa Redgrave
Peggy Ramsay
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Wallace Shawn
John Lahr
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Lindsay Duncan
Anthea Lahr

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