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Billy Liar

69% | Aug 15, 1963 | Comedy, Romance, Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Willis Hall
Screenplay
John Schlesinger
Director

Cast

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Tom Courtenay
William Terrence 'Billy' Fisher
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Wilfred Pickles
Geoffrey Fisher
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Mona Washbourne
Alice Fisher
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Ethel Griffies
Grandma Florence

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