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