Billy Liar (1963)
one guy ... three girls ... one ring!
Director: John Schlesinger
|Writers: Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall
|Stars: Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie, Wilfred Pickles
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Billy Liar |
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| Release date | Dec 16, 1963 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, train, dreams, lie, northern england, yorkshire, ambrosia, bradford |
FAQ
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.
When was Billy Liar released?
Billy Liar was released on Dec 16, 1963 (status: Released).
Who directed Billy Liar?
John Schlesinger directed Billy Liar.
What is the TMDB rating of Billy Liar?
Billy Liar has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 from 127 votes.