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