# Prick Up Your Ears (1987)

> A witty, intimate portrait of Joe Orton's meteoric theatrical success and the possessive relationship that shadows it.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/16896

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Stephen Frears
- Cast: Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave, Wallace Shawn, Lindsay Duncan, Julie Walters, James Grant, Frances Barber
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093776/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, provocative, intimate, thoughtful movie night, british cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of ambition, love, and tragedy in the world of theater.

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