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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.
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- Where can I watch Billy Liar online?
- You can stream Billy Liar on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Billy Liar come out?
- Billy Liar was released in 1963.
- What genre is Billy Liar?
- Billy Liar is a comedy, romance, and drama film.
- How long is Billy Liar?
- Billy Liar runs about 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- Who stars in Billy Liar?
- Billy Liar stars Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie, Wilfred Pickles, and Mona Washbourne.
- How is Billy Liar rated?
- Billy Liar currently scores 6.8 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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