Billy Liar
United Kingdom • 1963 • 1h 38m
Director
#121Criterion Collection →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.
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.
Credits
Crew
DirectorJohn Schlesinger
WriterWillis Hall, Keith Waterhouse
CinematographerDenys N. Coop
ComposerRichard Rodney Bennett
EditorRoger Cherrill
ProducerJoseph Janni
Cast
Tom Courtenayas William Terrence 'Billy' Fisher
Julie Christieas Liz
Wilfred Picklesas Geoffrey Fisher