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