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
Gwendolyn Wattsas Rita
Leonard Rossiteras Emanuel Shadrack
Robin Parkinsonas Jeweller's Assistant (uncredited)
Tom Courtenayas William Terrence 'Billy' Fisher
Harry Landisas Man on Train (uncredited)
Finlay Currieas Duxbury
Rodney Bewesas Arthur Crabtree
Neville Smithas Youth (uncredited)
John Schlesingeras Officer in Dream (uncredited)
Wilfred Picklesas Geoffrey Fisher
Bryan Mosleyas Bit Part (uncredited)
Patrick Barras Inspector MacDonald
George Innesas Stamp
Jack Cunninghamas Ticket Examiner (uncredited)
Anna Wingas Mrs. Crabtree (uncredited)
Sheila Fearnas Telephonist (uncredited)
Jessie Robinsas Large Woman in Hospital (uncredited)
Jim Bradyas Prisoner Escort (uncredited)
Julie Christieas Liz
Margaret Laceyas Mrs. Matthieson (uncredited)
Leslie Randallas Danny Boon
Ernest Clarkas Prison Governor
Mona Washbourneas Alice Fisher
Ethel Griffiesas Grandma Florence
Helen Fraseras Barbara
John Tordoffas Youth in Wimpy Bar (uncredited)