Released:
1987-04-17

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.

Director:
Stephen Frears

Runtime:
1h 51min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Gary Oldman
  as
  Joe Orton
• 
  Alfred Molina
  as
  Kenneth Halliwell
• 
  Vanessa Redgrave
  as
  Peggy Ramsay
• 
  Wallace Shawn
  as
  John Lahr
• 
  Lindsay Duncan
  as
  Anthea Lahr