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