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