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