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