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