Prick Up Your Ears
1987 · 111 MIN · IMDB 7.1 · 6,692 VOTES · DIR. Stephen Frears
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,267 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:01:44 Mr. Orton?
00:06:49 Why don't I call Brian now and set up a meeting?
00:10:55 Candle-lit, probably.
00:13:55 only to find everything I've thought or said is included.
00:18:20 Ginger?
00:21:40 what would you do? I'm thinking of the Beatles.
00:25:03 There was no love in it.
00:28:25 But he went to Clark's College. He's done shorthand.
00:32:49 Come on.
00:38:03 made some tea, and called the ambulance. In that order.
00:42:38 Didn't I say upstairs?
00:46:25 Thursday. Yes, he is.
00:51:56 Nothing happened. Looking back on it, I suppose it was some kind of preparation.
00:56:17 "her mother first laughs.
00:59:02 - You weren't fond of him. - Not particularly.
01:02:07 "He was bound to make good sooner or later."
01:05:43 I'll put your phone number, too, if you want.
01:10:37 no.
01:14:41 Shit.
01:23:55 I don't mind.
01:28:16 I am enjoying myself.
01:32:15 Hello, duck.
01:37:49 Is there anything else?
01:41:03 But I'm not and you are.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,267
Dialogue density11.4 lines / min
First line00:01:44
Final line01:41:03
Production Record
DirectorStephen Frears
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes6,692