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