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