Gary Oldman
Joe Orton
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May 8, 1987 · Prick Up Your Ears: Directed by Stephen Frears. With Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave, Wallace Shawn. Biographer John Lahr is writing a book about playwright Joe Orton. Joe and Kenneth meet at drama school and live together for ten years as lovers and collaborators.
- (6.5K)
- Biography, Drama
- Stephen Frears
- 1987-05-08
Prick Up Your Ears is a 1987 British film, directed by Stephen Frears, about the playwright Joe Orton and his lover Kenneth Halliwell. The screenplay was written by Alan Bennett, based on the 1978 biography by John Lahr.
A biographical drama about the playwright Joe Orton and his lover Kenneth Halliwell, who was murdered by a burglar in 1967. The movie explores their relationship, Orton's plays, and the impact of homosexuality on their lives.
When the young, attractive Orton meets the older, more introverted Kenneth Halliwell (Alfred Molina) at drama school, he befriends the kindred spirit and they start an affair.
- (39)
- Stephen Frears
- R
- Gary Oldman
Jan 8, 2010 · This film is the story of the spectacular life and violent death of British playwright Joe Orton. In his teens, Orton is befriended by the older, more reserved Kenneth...
- 4 min
- 31.9K
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Back in cinemas across UK and Ireland from 4 August 2017
- 2 min
- 14.8K
- Park Circus
Prick Up Your Ears (1987) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
