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