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