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