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