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