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