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