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