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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.

Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Released: 1963-08-15
Director: John Schlesinger
Rating: ★ 6.8 / 10

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Tom Courtenay William Terrence 'Billy' Fisher
Julie Christie Liz
Wilfred Pickles Geoffrey Fisher
Mona Washbourne Alice Fisher
Ethel Griffies Grandma Florence
Finlay Currie Duxbury

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