Billy Liar

Billy Liar

6.862

1963-08-15

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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Billy Liar

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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.

Released

1963-08-15

Runtime

98

Director

John Schlesinger

Budget

$0

Revenue

$35609

Genres

Comedy

Romance

Drama

Language

English

Production

Vic Films Productions

Waterfall Productions

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