Billy Liar
1963
John Schlesinger
1963·Not Rated·
United Kingdom
United KingdomAward tierSilver
Metascore
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.
Cast
Tom Courtenay·Mona Washbourne·Wilfred Pickles·Julie Christie
Producers
Joseph Janni·Jack Rix
Languages
EnglishMajor Awards
1 win · 3 nominations
Wins (1)
Best Actor
Venice Film Festival (1963)
Best Actor
Tom Courtenay
Nominations (3)
Festival Grand Prize
Venice Film Festival (1963)
Golden Lion
John Schlesinger
Best Picture
BAFTA Awards (1964)
Best Film from any Source
Best Screenplay
BAFTA Awards (1964)
Best British Screenplay
Willis HallKeith Waterhouse
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