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