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