
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.
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DirectorStephen Frears
WriterAlan Bennett
Cast

Gary Oldman
Joe Orton

Alfred Molina
Kenneth Halliwell

Vanessa Redgrave
Peggy Ramsay

Wallace Shawn
John Lahr

Lindsay Duncan
Anthea Lahr

Julie Walters
Elsie Orton
James Grant
William Orton

Frances Barber
Leonie Orton

Janet Dale
Mrs Sugden
Dave Atkins
Mr Sugden

Margaret Tyzack
Madame Lambert

Eric Richard
Education Officer
William Job
RADA Chairman

Rosalind Knight
RADA Judge

Angus MacKay
RADA Judge

Linda Spurrier
RADA Instructor
Charlotte Wodehouse
Janet

Helena Michell
Orton's Friend

Sean Pertwee
Orton's Friend
Liam De Staic
Brickie
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Keywords
london, englandbased on novel or bookenglandbiographyplaywrightlgbt1960sdrama schoolgay theme
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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026















