Quick facts
- Released
- August 15, 1963
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Box office
- $35,609
- IMDb
- tt0056868
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Vic Films Productions, Waterfall Productions
Cast
Tom Courtenay
William Terrence 'Billy' Fisher
Julie Christie
Liz
Wilfred Pickles
Geoffrey Fisher
Mona Washbourne
Alice Fisher
Ethel Griffies
Grandma Florence
Finlay Currie
Duxbury
Gwendolyn Watts
Rita
Helen Fraser
Barbara
Leonard Rossiter
Emanuel Shadrack
Rodney Bewes
Arthur Crabtree
George Innes
Stamp
Leslie Randall
Danny Boon
Patrick Barr
Inspector MacDonald
Ernest Clark
Prison Governor
Godfrey Winn
Disc Jockey
Jack Cunningham
Ticket Examiner (uncredited)
Harry Landis
Man on Train (uncredited)
E. V. H. Emmett
Newsreel Commentator (uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Billy Liar about?
- 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.
- Who directed Billy Liar?
- Billy Liar was directed by John Schlesinger.
- Who stars in Billy Liar?
- Billy Liar stars Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie, Wilfred Pickles, Mona Washbourne.
- When was Billy Liar released?
- Billy Liar is a 1963 comedy, romance, drama film.
- Where can I watch Billy Liar?
- You can watch Billy Liar with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.