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