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