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.

• DirectorStephen Frears
• Release17 April 1987
• GenreDrama
• Duration1h 51m
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  6.7
  96 reviews
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  British Screen Productions, Civilhand, Zenith Entertainment, Film4 Productions