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