Gary Oldman
Joe Orton
1987•1h 51m•Released•EN
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“They shared everything... except success.”
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.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
April 17, 1987
Runtime
1h 51m
Rating
6.7 / 10
Votes
106
Budget
Not available
Revenue
Not available
Status
Released
Popularity
3.2
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Alfred Molina
Kenneth Halliwell
Vanessa Redgrave
Peggy Ramsay
Wallace Shawn
John Lahr
Lindsay Duncan
Anthea Lahr
Julie Walters
Elsie Orton
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James Grant
William Orton
Frances Barber
Leonie Orton
Janet Dale
Mrs Sugden
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Dave Atkins
Mr Sugden
Margaret Tyzack
Madame Lambert
Eric Richard
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