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