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