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Synopsis:
Gary Oldman gives an incredibly powerful performance in this energetic biopic of celebrated Sixties playwright Joe Orton, which concentrates on his turbulent homosexual relationship with lover, early collaborator and eventual murderer Kenneth Halliwell. Written by Alan Bennett and based on John Lahr's biography, with an all-star cast including Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave, Frances Barber and Wallace Shawn. Shown as part of Summer in the Sixties
Cast:
Gary Oldman as Joe Orton, Alfred Molina as Kenneth Halliwell, Vanessa Redgrave as Peggy Ramsay, Julie Walters as Elsie Orton, Frances Barber as Leonie Orton, Wallace Shawn as John Lahr, Lindsay Duncan as Anthea Lahr, James Grant as William Orton, Janet Dale, Dave Atkins
Credits:
Stephen Frears - Director, Alan Bennett - Scriptwriter, Andrew Brown - Producer
