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