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