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