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