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Prick Up Your Ears
Prick Up Your Ears

1987

Prick Up Your Ears

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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1hr 51mins

Drama

April 17, 1987

6.7

IMDb

Language

English

Status

Released

Title:

Prick Up Your Ears

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.

Genres:

Drama

Languages:

English

Runtime:

1hr 51mins

Country Origin:

GB

Tagline:

They shared everything... except success.

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