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