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