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