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