Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #28804 in DVD
• Released on: 2007-09-03
• Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
• Formats: PAL, Special Edition
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 105 minutes

Synopsis
A celebration of British playwright Joe Orton's irreverent and charismatic talent. It tells the story of Joe's rise from a working class boy to peer of the Beatles and cult figure of London's Swinging 60s. The story is told through the eyes of his agent and abusive lover, Kenneth Halliwell (Alfred Molina). Joe is played by Gary Oldman.

Customer Reviews

Prick Up Your Eyes!
A new and special edition of this 1987 film starring Gary Oldman before his downfall, brings the life of Joe Orton to the screen. In doing some research as to why yet another re-release was needed to be, I found out through searching the internet these extra added features:

DVD special features:
Interview With Stephen Frears.
Recollections Of Leonie Barnett.
1967 Interview Of Joe Orton With Eamonn Andrews.
Subtitles:
English Hard Of Hearing

Just the thought of seeing a filmed interview with the real-life Joe Orton, if that is indeed what is presented here, is well worth the price of admission to this colorful and remarkable piece of gay cinema. Hopefully in the future, there may be a full fledge documentary on Joe Orton as he seems to be still a rather mysterious but playful and original playright of the twentieth century.

reminds me of an american 'withnail and i'.
I'd never heard of this so i was amazed when I watched it and loved it. I noticed distinct similarities to the brilliant and humourous 'withnail and i' and this is one of the things that kept me gripped to the film!!There was a weak, humorous storyline mixed with grief and non acceptance revolving around the two lead characters as they grapple with fame. Really great film.