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John Schlesinger had his first big success with this 1963 story of an undertaker's assistant who dreams of becoming a writer. It's all rather fey and cute until Billy is slapped down by the usual Schlesinger nastiness. Tom Courtenay is quite good in the title role, and Julie Christie makes a memorable early appearance (though she wouldn't really emerge until Schlesinger's Darling the next year). With Mona Washbourne, Finlay Currie, and Ethel Griffies. 98 min. By Dave Kehr

Sorry there are no showtimes for Billy Liar on Saturday, November 7.

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