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