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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 · A film about the life and death of British playwright Joe Orton, who wrote dark comedies such as Entertaining Mr. Sloane and Loot. It depicts his relationship with his lover and collaborator Kenneth Halliwell, and his struggles with fame and censorship.
- (6.6K)
- Biography, Drama
- Stephen Frears
- 1987-05-08
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Currently you are able to watch "Prick Up Your Ears" streaming on ScreenPix Apple TV Channel or for free with ads on Pluto TV. Synopsis 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.
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- Stephen Frears
- R
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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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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 introverted Kenneth ...
- (39)
- Biography, LGBTQ+
- R
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.
