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