6.7 Drama

Prick Up Your Ears

1987
They shared everything... except success.
Trailer
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.
Release Date
1987-04-17
Status
Released
Original Title
Prick Up Your Ears
Runtime
1h 51m
Original Language
EN
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
British Screen Productions, Civilhand, Zenith Entertainment, Film Four International
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.
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