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