Prick Up Your Ears
1987·Movie·
·1h 51min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersLoss Of InnocenceBetrayalIdentity CrisisThe Cost Of AmbitionLove And Friendship
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersMental Health StrugglesMedia InfluenceUnrequited LoveMarital StrugglesSelf-Destructive BehaviorForbidden LoveCreative PursuitTragic Downfall
- Narrative
- Character Types
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Stephen Frears, Michael Zimbrich, Adam Walton
Produced by:
Andrew Brown
Composed by:
Stanley Myers
Cast
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