Billy Liar
"one guy ... three girls ... one ring!"
Originally released in 1963. Billy Liar is a comedy/romance film. directed by John Schlesinger.
Starring Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie, and Wilfred Pickles
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (122 votes)
Box Office
$35.6K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tom Courtenay
as William Terrence 'Billy' Fisher
Julie Christie
as Liz
Wilfred Pickles
as Geoffrey Fisher
Mona Washbourne
as Alice Fisher
Ethel Griffies
as Grandma Florence
Finlay Currie
as Duxbury
Gwendolyn Watts
as Rita
Helen Fraser
as Barbara
Leonard Rossiter
as Emanuel Shadrack
Rodney Bewes
as Arthur Crabtree
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $35,609
Production Companies
- Vic Films Productions
- Waterfall Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 li...
Who directed Billy Liar?
Billy Liar was directed by John Schlesinger.
How long is Billy Liar?
Billy Liar has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Billy Liar released?
Billy Liar was released on August 15, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Billy Liar?
The main cast of Billy Liar includes Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie, Wilfred Pickles, Mona Washbourne, Ethel Griffies.
Is Billy Liar worth watching?
Billy Liar has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 122 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.