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Billy Liar

19631h 38mJohn Schlesinger
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 79

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"one guy ... three girls ... one ring!"

A young Englishman dreams of escaping from his working class family and dead-end job as an undertaker's assistant. A number of indiscretions cause him to lie in order to avoid the penalties. His life turns into a mess and he has an opportunity to run away and leave it all behind.

ComedyRomanceDrama
DreamsNorthern EnglandBased On Novel Or BookLieYorkshireTrainAmbrosiaBradford

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Frequently asked questions

What is Billy Liar (1963) about?

A young Englishman dreams of escaping from his working class family and dead-end job as an undertaker's assistant. A number of indiscretions cause him to lie in order to avoid the penalties. His life turns into a mess and he has an opportunity to run away and leave it all behind.

Who stars in Billy Liar?

Billy Liar stars Tom Courtenay (William Terrence 'Billy' Fisher), Julie Christie (Liz), Wilfred Pickles (Geoffrey Fisher), Mona Washbourne (Alice Fisher), Ethel Griffies (Grandma Florence). The film was directed by John Schlesinger.

How long is Billy Liar?

Billy Liar has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1963.

Is Billy Liar worth watching?

Billy Liar holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Comedy, Romance, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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