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