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