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