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