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