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Billy Liar
Summary: 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.
Runtime: 1 h 38 min
MPAA: Not Rated
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 236,809
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