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Billy Liar

one guy ... three girls ... one ring!
one guy ... three girls ... one ring!
Comedy, Drama, Romance - 1963
Billy Liar
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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:
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John Schlesinger
Cast:
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Leonard Rossiter
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Julie Christie
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Ethel Griffies
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Finlay Currie
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Tom Courtenay
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Mona Washbourne
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Wilfred Pickles
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Gwendolyn Watts
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Helen Fraser

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Details

Runtime:
98 min
Release date:
15 Aug 1963
Country:
GB
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$35,609
Awards:
Nominated for 6 BAFTA 1 win & 7 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

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One of the great movies of the 1960's.
– A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
1 Jan 2000
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