UK,
1963, 98 min
Directed by:
John SchlesingerCinematography:
Denys N. CoopComposer:
Richard Rodney BennettCast:
Tom Courtenay, Helen Fraser, Wilfred Pickles, Julie Christie, Gwendolyn Watts, Mona Washbourne, Ethel Griffies, Leonard Rossiter, Finlay Currie, Rodney Bewes (more)VOD (1)
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Billy Fisher (Tom Courtenay), the underachieving undertaker's assistant whose constant daydreams and truth-deficient stories earn him the nickname "Billy Liar." Julie Christie is the handbag-swinging charmer whose free spirit just might inspire Billy to finally move out of his parents' house. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1964 - Best Film
- 1964 - Tom Courtenay (Best British Actor)
- 1964 - Julie Christie (Best British Actress)
- 1964 - Keith Waterhouse, Willis Hall (Best British Screenplay)
- 1964 - Denys N. Coop (Best British Cinematography - Black and White)
- 1964 - Outstanding British Film
Venice Film Festival
- 1963 - John Schlesinger (Golden Lion for Best Film)