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