Prick Up Your Ears 1987 Movie

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 Halliwell, and while ... More details

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Gary Oldman Alfred Molina Vanessa Redgrave

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