Movie

Billy Liar (1963)

• August 15, 1963
• 1h 38m

• Comedy
• Romance
• Drama

“one guy ... three girls ... one ring!”

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

Writers

Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall

Starring

Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie, Wilfred Pickles