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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. The film stars Gary Oldman as Orton, Alfred Molina as Halliwell, Wallace Shawn as Lahr, and Vanessa Redgrave as Peggy Ramsay .
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
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.
Prick Up Your Ears. The life and tragic death of British playwright Joe Orton (Gary Oldman) is chronicled in this biographical film. When the young, attractive Orton meets the older, more ...
- (39)
- Stephen Frears
- R
- Gary Oldman
Back in cinemas across UK and Ireland from 4 August 2017
- 2 min
- 14.8K
- Park Circus
Where to watch. Currently you are able to watch "Prick Up Your Ears" streaming on ScreenPix Apple TV Channel or for free with ads on Pluto TV.
- 111 min
Jan 8, 2010 · 130. 31K views 14 years ago. 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
- 31.8K
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