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Synopsis
A young Englishman dreams of escaping from his working class family and dead-end job as an undertaker's assistant. A number of indiscretions cause him to lie in order to avoid the penalties. His life turns into a mess and he has an opportunity to run away and leave it all behind.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.2/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 92% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 79/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 6.8/10128 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 77 | 100% |
Key crew
- Willis HallScreenplay
- John SchlesingerDirector
- Keith WaterhouseScreenplay
- Richard Rodney BennettOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Tom CourtenayWilliam Terrence 'Billy' Fisher
- Julie ChristieLiz
- Wilfred PicklesGeoffrey Fisher
- Mona WashbourneAlice Fisher
- Ethel GriffiesGrandma Florence
- Finlay CurrieDuxbury
- Gwendolyn WattsRita
- Helen FraserBarbara
- Leonard RossiterEmanuel Shadrack
- Rodney BewesArthur Crabtree
- George InnesStamp
- Leslie RandallDanny Boon
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