Billy Liar
1963, English. Directed by John Schlesinger.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 128 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Tubi TVCast & crew
- John SchlesingerDirector
- 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
- George InnesStamp
- Leslie RandallDanny Boon
Details
- Released
- 15 August 1963
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Willis Hall, Keith Waterhouse
- Box office
- $36K
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Billy Liar: quick answers
Is Billy Liar worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 128 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Billy Liar?
Billy Liar runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Billy Liar have a post-credits scene?
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Billy Liar parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What movies are like Billy Liar?
If you liked Billy Liar, try Persuasion, Love Sarah, The Noel Diary.
Who directed Billy Liar?
Billy Liar (1963) was directed by John Schlesinger and stars Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie, Wilfred Pickles.