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