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