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