Billy Liar(1963)

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.

Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama

Director: John Schlesinger

Actors: Tom Courtenay, Wilfred Pickles, Mona Washbourne, Ethel Griffies, Finlay Currie, Gwendolyn Watts, Helen Fraser, Julie Christie, Leonard Rossiter, Rodney Bewes

Release date: 1963-08-15

Country of origin: United Kingdom

Length: 1h 38m

Ratings:

• 7.2/10
• 95%
• 82/100