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