Kanopy Klub: Billy Liar (1963)

About this event

Kanopy is a free on-demand movie and documentary streaming platform offered through the Boston Public Library. Watch Billy Liar (1999) on Kanopy at any time, then join our virtual discussion on Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 pm.

About the film:

Billy Fisher is a lazy, wildly inventive and irresponsible clerk in a north country town, who defrauds his employers of the petty cash. Unable to accept the drab reality of life, Billy escapes into a world of fantasy, imagining he is a successful man of the world in various situations. Communication at home is uneasy; his inexplicable lying shocks his parents. But when he becomes engaged to two girls at the same time and invents a demand for his non-existent writing talents, his troubles become more complex. That is, until he meets Liz, a beautiful and understanding girl, who appreciates the creative instincts hidden behind his dreams.

Running time: 1 hour 38 minutes; No rating.

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