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