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