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