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