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