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