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Prick Up Your Ears (1987)

Prick Up Your Ears (1987)

Drama

They shared everything... except success.

Release Date: 1987, April 17
Directors: Stephen Frears
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: British Screen Productions, British Screen Productions, Civilhand, Civilhand, Zenith Entertainment, Zenith Entertainment, Film4 Productions, Film4 Productions
Cast: Alfred Molina, Gary Oldman, David Bradley, Julie Walters, Karl Johnson, Eric Richard, Vanessa Redgrave, Derek Lyons, Roger Lloyd Pack, Wallace Shawn, Sian Thomas, Margaret Tyzack

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

based on novel or book biography england lgbt gay theme london, england 1960s playwright drama school