British Comedy Guide
Billy Liar. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Crabtree (Rodney Bewes), Billy Fisher (Tom Courtenay)
Billy Liar

Billy Liar

  • 1963 film

Billy Fisher is a young dreamer working for a funeral director who is constantly retreating into a fantasy world. Stars Tom Courtenay, Wilfred Pickles, Mona Washbourne, Ethel Griffies, Finlay Currie and more.

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Billy Liar DVD review

John Schlesinger's classic British New Wave comedy has a warm and light touch.

Allan Radcliffe, The List, 19th April 2013

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