Billy Liar
Billy Liar
Release: 1963-08-15·Runtime: 98m·★ 6.8
ComedyRomanceDrama
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.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Vic Films Productions
Waterfall Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Wilfred Picklesas Geoffrey Fisher
Ernest Clarkas Prison Governor
Jack Cunninghamas Ticket Examiner (uncredited)
Robin Parkinsonas Jeweller's Assistant (uncredited)
Jessie Robinsas Large Woman in Hospital (uncredited)
Neville Smithas Youth (uncredited)
Julie Christieas Liz
Ethel Griffiesas Grandma Florence
Leonard Rossiteras Emanuel Shadrack
John Tordoffas Youth in Wimpy Bar (uncredited)
John Schlesingeras Officer in Dream (uncredited)
Rodney Bewesas Arthur Crabtree
Bryan Mosleyas Bit Part (uncredited)
Harry Landisas Man on Train (uncredited)
Anna Wingas Mrs. Crabtree (uncredited)
Leslie Randallas Danny Boon
Margaret Laceyas Mrs. Matthieson (uncredited)
Mona Washbourneas Alice Fisher
Jim Bradyas Prisoner Escort (uncredited)
Tom Courtenayas William Terrence 'Billy' Fisher
Gwendolyn Wattsas Rita
Helen Fraseras Barbara
Patrick Barras Inspector MacDonald
Sheila Fearnas Telephonist (uncredited)
Finlay Currieas Duxbury
George Innesas Stamp