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