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