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