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