

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.

Joe Orton

Kenneth Halliwell

Peggy Ramsay

John Lahr

Anthea Lahr

Elsie Orton
William Orton

Leonie Orton

Mrs Sugden
Mr Sugden

Madame Lambert

Education Officer
RADA Chairman

RADA Judge

RADA Judge

RADA Instructor
Janet
Orton's Friend

Orton's Friend
Brickie

Mr Cunliffe

Miss Battersby
Magistrate

Counsel

Policeman

Psychiatrist
Publisher

Kenneth

BBC Actor 1
BBC Actor 2
Director

Simon Ward

Actor 1 – Mr Sloane

Actor 2
Stage Manager
Wigmaker
Peggy Ramsey's Secretary

Brian Epstein
Gallery Owner

Philip
Woman in Gallery 1
Woman in Gallery 2

Man in Gallery

Youth Outside Lavatory

Man Outside Lavatory
Moroccan Boy 1
Moroccan Boy 2

Marilyn Orton
George Barnett

Douglas Orton

Undertaker
Undertaker's Boy
Labourer
Awards Chairman
Beatles Chauffeur

Anthea's Mother

Police Inspector

Constable

Chauffeur

Mortuary Attendant

Patrick Proktor (uncredited)

Library Patron (uncredited)

Director
Assistant Art Director
First Assistant Editor
Script Supervisor
Scenic Artist
Property Buyer
Boom Operator
Second Assistant Director
First Assistant Director
Electrician
Property Master
Third Assistant Director
Dialogue Editor
Boom Operator
Still Photographer
Assistant Camera
Construction Manager
Gaffer
Genetator Operator
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Boom Operator
Wardrobe Supervisor
Assistant Camera
Focus Puller
Production Secretary
Floor Runner
Unit Publicist
Dialogue Coach
Production Coordinator
Book

Screenplay

Casting

Director of Photography
Producer
Hairstylist
Production Design
Wig Designer
Art Direction

Original Music Composer
Costume Design
Makeup Supervisor
Production Manager
Sound Recordist
Sound Editor
Editor
Production Manager
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