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