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1963

Billy Liar

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.

Duration

1h 38m

Released

August 15, 1963

Revenue

$35,609

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6.9

Rating116

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Lists22

Cast50

  • Tom Courtenay
  • Julie Christie
  • Wilfred Pickles
  • Mona Washbourne
  • Ethel Griffies
  • Finlay Currie
  • Gwendolyn Watts
  • Helen Fraser
  • Leonard Rossiter

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