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