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