Billy Liar

Movie Description

Overview

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.

Director:

John Schlesinger

Stars:

Tom Courtenay

Julie Christie

Wilfred Pickles

Released:

August 15, 1963

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