Movie

A Genius Like Us: A Portrait of Joe Orton

19821h 9m

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Director: Pamela Brighton, Nigel Williams
Release date: 1982-11-09
Runtime: 1h 9m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom

About A Genius Like Us: A Portrait of Joe Orton

A Genius Like Us: A Portrait of Joe Orton is a 1982 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Pamela Brighton and Nigel Williams, starring Nigel Williams, John Lahr and Leonie Orton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 9 minutes. Below you can see where to watch A Genius Like Us: A Portrait of Joe Orton in Chile — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Documentary portrait of the life of playwright Joe Orton, who was murdered by his lover Kenneth Halliwell in April 1967.

Cast

Nigel Williams

Narrator/Interviewer (voice)

John Lahr

Self - Biographer

Leonie Orton

Self - Sister

Douglas Orton

Self - Brother

Eleanor Salvoni

Self - Neighbour

Aldo Salvoni

Self - Neighbour

Richard O'Donoghue

Self - RADA Administrator

Margaret Whiting

Self - Friend

Richard Braine

Self - Publisher

Charles Monteith

Self - Publisher

Jim Connell

Self - Special Services Librarian, Islington

Sidney Porett

Self - Principal Law Clerk, Islington Council

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Genius Like Us: A Portrait of Joe Orton in Chile?+

A Genius Like Us: A Portrait of Joe Orton is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Chile. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Genius Like Us: A Portrait of Joe Orton on Netflix?+

A Genius Like Us: A Portrait of Joe Orton is not on Netflix in Chile right now.

How long is A Genius Like Us: A Portrait of Joe Orton?+

A Genius Like Us: A Portrait of Joe Orton has a runtime of 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).

Who stars in A Genius Like Us: A Portrait of Joe Orton?+

A Genius Like Us: A Portrait of Joe Orton stars Nigel Williams, John Lahr, Leonie Orton, Douglas Orton and Eleanor Salvoni.

When did A Genius Like Us: A Portrait of Joe Orton come out?+

A Genius Like Us: A Portrait of Joe Orton is a 1982 movie directed by Pamela Brighton and Nigel Williams.

What genre is A Genius Like Us: A Portrait of Joe Orton?+

A Genius Like Us: A Portrait of Joe Orton is Documentary film.

Who directed A Genius Like Us: A Portrait of Joe Orton?+

A Genius Like Us: A Portrait of Joe Orton was directed by Pamela Brighton and Nigel Williams.