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