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Billy Liar

Billy Liar

one guy ... three girls ... one ring!

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Billy Liar
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
  • Release Date: 1963-08-15
  • Runtime: 98 minutes
  • Rating: 6.862/10 (116 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $35,609
  • Production Companies: Vic Films Productions, Waterfall Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.7581
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Tom Courtenay

Tom Courtenay

as William Terrence 'Billy' Fisher

Julie Christie

Julie Christie

as Liz

Wilfred Pickles

Wilfred Pickles

as Geoffrey Fisher

Mona Washbourne

Mona Washbourne

as Alice Fisher

Ethel Griffies

Ethel Griffies

as Grandma Florence

Finlay Currie

Finlay Currie

as Duxbury

Gwendolyn Watts

Gwendolyn Watts

as Rita

Helen Fraser

Helen Fraser

as Barbara

Leonard Rossiter

Leonard Rossiter

as Emanuel Shadrack

Rodney Bewes

Rodney Bewes

as Arthur Crabtree

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Brian Trenchard-Smith on BILLY LIAR

BILLY LIAR - Official Trailer - 50th Anniversary Edition

Critics' Picks - 'Billy Liar'

External Links

Keywords

dreamsnorthern englandbased on novel or booklieyorkshiretrainambrosia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Billy Liar?

Billy Liar is a Comedy, Romance, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1963-08-15.

Who are the main actors in Billy Liar?

The main cast includes Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie, Wilfred Pickles, Mona Washbourne, Ethel Griffies, .

Where can I watch Billy Liar online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Billy Liar is available.

Is Billy Liar based on a true story?

one guy ... three girls ... one ring!

What is the IMDb rating of Billy Liar?

Billy Liar has an IMDb rating of 6.862/10 based on 116 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Billy Liar?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $35,609 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Billy Liar?

The soundtrack was composed by Vic Films Productions, Waterfall Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Billy Liar filmed?

Billy Liar was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Billy Liar?

The total runtime of Billy Liar is 98 minutes.

Is Billy Liar suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Billy Liar?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Billy Liar.

Does Billy Liar have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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