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DVD & Blu-ray review: Billy Liar (PG)
is a day of big decisions,” Billy keeps claiming. Except it isn't. The 19-year-old fantasist (Tom Courtenay, perfectly cast) is incapable of making big decisions. He never seizes the day. Many of the beautifully constructed scenes – mainly the fantasy ones from The Independent Read more »
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At The Movies - Quartet
the original writer also produce the movie screenplay worked as well as it is possible to work. Harwood writes a scene for Tom Courtenay where Regie explains rap and opera to a young hip-hop fan that is brilliant. I love good writing. I say ditto for the direction. from Payson Roundup Read more »
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DVD & Blu-ray review: Quartet (12)
Hoffman’s corny directorial debut is more suited to TV than film, but it does benefit from the poignant performances of Tom Courtenay and the peerless Maggie Smith. The pair play former lovers lumped together in a bucolic retirement home for renowned opera from The Independent Read more »
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Special award for Sir Tom Courtenay
has received a lifetime achievement award in the 50th anniversary year of his classic film Billy Liar Veteran actor Sir Tom Courtenay has received a lifetime achievement award in the 50th anniversary year of his classic film Billy Liar. Sir Tom accepted the from Swindon Advertiser Read more »
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Hull Daily Mail published Sir Tom Courtenay 'should be honoured with statue' in Hull
at the Bradford International Film Festival in recognition of his contribution to the film industry. GREATS IN THEIR FIELD: Sir Tom Courtenay, right, with Ken Wagstaff, left, and Omar Sharif. Picture: Kate Woolhouse Sir Tom shot to fame in the 1960s, going from This is Hull and East Riding Read more »
