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