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