

“They shared everything... except success.”
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
Writers
Alan Bennett
Release Date
April 17, 1987
Runtime
1h 51m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
98
British Screen Productions
Civilhand
Zenith Entertainment
