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