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