Billy Liar
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “one guy ... three girls ... one ring!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Director
- John Schlesinger
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Tom CourtenayWilliam Terrence 'Billy' Fisher
Julie ChristieLiz
Wilfred PicklesGeoffrey Fisher
Mona WashbourneAlice Fisher
Ethel GriffiesGrandma Florence
Finlay CurrieDuxbury
Gwendolyn WattsRita
Helen FraserBarbara
Leonard RossiterEmanuel Shadrack
Rodney BewesArthur Crabtree🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Billy Liar 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 directed Billy Liar?
- Billy Liar was directed by John Schlesinger.
- When was Billy Liar released?
- Billy Liar was released on August 15, 1963.
- How long is Billy Liar?
- Billy Liar has a runtime of 1h 38m.
- Where can I track Billy Liar?
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