He was
AMAZING
as Pasha Antipov in "Doctor Zhivago"! How in the hell didn't he win an Oscar for that part is beyond my understanding. I mean he deserved it for the scene on the train with Omar Sharif alone IMO. It might not be his best part, but his in "Zhivago" was one of my favorite characters in any movie ever (and I didn't like Pasha much in the novel, so that's saying something)!
"We are Red partisans, and we
SHOOT
deserters!"

I agree. I just saw The Dresser and it blew me away. What great acting from both the leads. Why is it England is so far ahead of the US in Drama or Comedy?
"The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions." ~Confucius~

Criterion rereleased Billy Liar on DVD worldwide. I know this on account of the fact that we rent it at the video store where I work (in the states). It has commentary by Tom, John Schlesinger, and Julie Christie that was made in 2000-01,or so.
-Alec

Yep. Along with Finney, he's the greatest actor alive today..NUFF SAID!

Well hope you can play region 2 dvd's, when you 16d0can get them that cheap! (I'm in Norway myself, Courtenay played in a British-Norwegian movie shot here once)

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FilmSon, if you are American you should really get a region free DVD player. You can get "Billy Liar" on DVD at Play.com for 4.99 right now! A bargain! And Night of the Generals for 3.99!

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His performance in the Dresser brings tears to my eyes whenever I watch it. One of my favoritb68e actors, for sure.
-Alec

You're very welcome..
Cheers
Ah!Now we see the violence inherent in the system!

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Hi,
Being both a Tom Courtenay fan and a student of WW1 I think "King and Country" is just about the perfect film. Dirk Bogarde is no slouch in it either, nor the supporting cast. You won't be disappointed i'm sure.
Signatures?we don't need no stinking signatures!

Can I ask are you English? I am. and in our virgin stores and sky movies they show/sell alot of what I consider to be classic British Cinema.
I have Seen Private Potter, Dr Zviago, Billy Liar and "Loneliness of" I am yet to see " The Dresser" as i am a Big Fan of Albert Finney after seeing Him In
"Saturday Night and Sunday Morning" Can I ask You If you Have Seen "Under The Volcano" as that look really good film.
You Have Impeccable taste too!
Do You Like John Hurt?

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I agree totally he is one of the U.k finest actors have you seen Billy Liar