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