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