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