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