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
Leonie Orton
Mrs Sugden
Madame Lambert
Education Officer
RADA Judge
RADA Judge
RADA Instructor
Orton's Friend
Mr Cunliffe
Miss Battersby
Counsel
Policeman
Psychiatrist
Kenneth
BBC Actor 1
Simon Ward
Actor 1 – Mr Sloane
Actor 2
Brian Epstein
Philip
Man in Gallery
Youth Outside Lavatory
Man Outside Lavatory
Marilyn Orton
Douglas Orton
Undertaker
Anthea's Mother
Police Inspector
Constable
Chauffeur
Mortuary Attendant
Patrick Proktor (uncredited)
Library Patron (uncredited)
Director
Screenplay
Producer