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.
Genre: Drama
Stars: Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave, Wallace Shawn, Lindsay Duncan, Julie Walters
Crew: Stephen Frears (Director), Julie Sheppard (Assistant Art Director), Annabel Ware (First Assistant Editor), Penny Eyles (Script Supervisor), John Spottiswood (Scenic Artist), Jeanne Vertigan (Property Buyer)
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Studio: British Screen Productions, Civilhand, Zenith Entertainment, Film4 Productions
Runtime: 111 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Apr 17, 1987
IMDb: 4.4
Keywords:london, england, based on novel or book, england, biography, playwright, lgbt, 1960s, drama school, gay theme
