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