Billy Liar (1963)

Name: Billy Liar
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Released: 1963
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie, Wilfred Pickles, Mona Washbourne, Ethel Griffies

1h 38m United Kingdom

Comedy Romance Drama

Plot

Billy Fisher, a young man trapped in a mundane existence as an undertaker's assistant, yearns for a life beyond his working-class roots. Struggling with the weight of his lies to evade consequences, he finds himself ensnared in a web of chaos. As his deceptions spiral out of control, Billy is presented with a chance to break free from his stifling reality and chase his dreams. His journey is a comedic yet poignant exploration of ambition, identity, and the desire for liberation from societal expectations.

Cast

Tom Courtenay Julie Christie Wilfred Pickles Mona Washbourne Ethel Griffies Finlay Currie Gwendolyn Watts Helen Fraser Leonard Rossiter Rodney Bewes George Innes Leslie Randall Patrick Barr Ernest Clark Godfrey Winn