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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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“They shared everything... except success.”
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Official 30th Anniversary Trailer
Prick Up Your Ears Trailer
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- Apr 17, 1987
- 1h 51m
- English
- Stephen Frears
- John Lahr, Alan Bennett
- Released
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British Screen ProductionsCivilhandZenith Entertainment
