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Billy Liar

  • 1963
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
7.8K
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Billy Liar (1963)
A lazy, irresponsible young clerk (Sir Tom Courtenay) in provincial Northern England lives in his own fantasy world and makes emotionally immature decisions as he alienates friends and family.
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A lazy, irresponsible young clerk in provincial Northern England lives in his own fantasy world and makes emotionally immature decisions as he alienates friends and family.A lazy, irresponsible young clerk in provincial Northern England lives in his own fantasy world and makes emotionally immature decisions as he alienates friends and family.A lazy, irresponsible young clerk in provincial Northern England lives in his own fantasy world and makes emotionally immature decisions as he alienates friends and family.

  • Director
    • John Schlesinger
  • Writers
    • Keith Waterhouse
    • Willis Hall
  • Stars
    • Tom Courtenay
    • Julie Christie
    • Wilfred Pickles
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    7.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Schlesinger
    • Writers
      • Keith Waterhouse
      • Willis Hall
    • Stars
      • Tom Courtenay
      • Julie Christie
      • Wilfred Pickles
    • 94User reviews
    • 89Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 6 BAFTA Awards
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Top Cast51

    Tom Courtenay
    Tom Courtenay
    • Billy Fisher
    Julie Christie
    Julie Christie
    • Liz
    Wilfred Pickles
    Wilfred Pickles
    • Geoffrey Fisher
    Mona Washbourne
    Mona Washbourne
    • Alice Fisher
    Ethel Griffies
    Ethel Griffies
    • Grandma Florence
    Finlay Currie
    Finlay Currie
    • Duxbury
    Gwendolyn Watts
    • Rita
    Helen Fraser
    • Barbara
    Leonard Rossiter
    Leonard Rossiter
    • Emanuel Shadrack
    Rodney Bewes
    Rodney Bewes
    • Arthur Crabtree
    George Innes
    George Innes
    • Stamp
    Leslie Randall
    • Danny Boon
    Patrick Barr
    Patrick Barr
    • Insp. MacDonald
    Ernest Clark
    Ernest Clark
    • Prison Governor
    Godfrey Winn
    • Disc Jockey
    Jim Brady
    Jim Brady
    • Prisoner Escort
    • (uncredited)
    Aleksander Browne
    • Bit Part
    • (uncredited)
    James Byron
    • Serviceman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Schlesinger
    • Writers
      • Keith Waterhouse
      • Willis Hall
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews94

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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This movie made a star of Julie Christie, even though she only appears on screen for a total of twelve minutes.
    • Goofs
      In the opening title sequence, where a woman places a blanket over a balcony and runs off when she hears her name on the radio, an arm can be seen popping up from behind the wall and throwing the blanket off the balcony.
    • Quotes
      • Alice Fisher: If you're in any more trouble, Billy, it's not something you can leave behind you, you know. You put it in your suitcase, and you take it with you.
    • Connections
      Featured in Film Review: Julie Christie & John Schlesinger (1967)
    • Soundtracks
      Twisterella
      Performed by Muriel Day (dubbed by unknown vocalist)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 16, 1963 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lažov Bili
    • Filming locations
      • 37 Hinchliffe Avenue, Baildon, Shipley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK(Billy's house, Stradhoughton)
    • Production companies
      • Vic Films Productions
      • Waterhall Productions
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • £236,809 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,608
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,646
      • Aug 16, 2026
    • Gross worldwide
      • $83,856
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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