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