Billy Liar

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Tom Courtenay William Terrence 'Billy' Fisher

Julie Christie Liz

Wilfred Pickles Geoffrey Fisher

Mona Washbourne Alice Fisher

Ethel Griffies Grandma Florence