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