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