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