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A Balasaur Score of 75 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, Metacritic 72/100. Scores higher than 82% of the 1,357 1980s drama movies in this catalog. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic72/100
106 audience votes
Key crew
- Stephen FrearsDirector
- Alan BennettScreenplay
- Stanley MyersOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Gary OldmanJoe Orton
- Alfred MolinaKenneth Halliwell
- Vanessa RedgravePeggy Ramsay
- Wallace ShawnJohn Lahr
- Lindsay DuncanAnthea Lahr
- Julie WaltersElsie Orton
- James GrantWilliam Orton
- Frances BarberLeonie Orton
- Janet DaleMrs Sugden
- Dave AtkinsMr Sugden
- Margaret TyzackMadame Lambert
- Eric RichardEducation Officer
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