
Raising the Wind
Raising the Wind
Release: 1961-09-06·Runtime: 91m·★ 6.2
Comedy
'Carry On' director Gerald Thomas helms this comedy caper featuring early appearances by James Robertson Justice, Sid James, Leslie Phillips, Kenneth Williams, Liz Fraser and Eric Barker. The film follows the hi-jinks of a group of music students who move into a shared flat in order to cut costs and have somewhere to practice their instruments. Things get tricky when Mervyn Hughes (Phillips) accidentally sells one of his compositions to an advertising agency and risks losing his scholarship. Can he and his friends find a way to raise the money to buy back the song rights?
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Peter Rogers Productions
Cast
James Robertson Justiceas Sir Benjamin Boyd
Eric Barkeras Dr. Morgan Rutherford
Sidney Jamesas Sid
Victor Maddernas Removal Man
David Lodgeas Cabbie
George Woodbridgeas Yorkshire Orchestra Leader
Cyril Chamberlainas L.A.M.A. Porter
Jim Daleas Phil
Tom Cleggas Street Musician
Michael Nightingaleas Invigilator
Ian Wilsonas Street Musician - Drummer
Peter Byrneas 1st Horn
Peter Howellas Prof. Lumb
Peter Burtonas 1st Viola
Oliver Johnstonas Prof. Parkin
Jennifer Jayneas Jill Clemons
Esma Cannonas Mrs. Deevens
Kenneth Williamsas Harold Chesney
Joan Hicksonas Mrs. Bostwick
Douglas Ivesas Street Musician
Erik Chittyas Elderly Man at Concert
Liz Fraseras Miranda Kennaway
Geoffrey Keenas Sir John
Jill Irelandas Janet
Brian Oultonas Concert Agent
Frank Forsythas Prof. Gerald Abrahams
Wallace Boscoas Man at Concert (uncredited)
Bob Toddas Street Musician - Accordianist (uncredited)
Paul Massieas Malcolm Stewart
Lance Percivalas Harry
Leslie Phillipsas Mervyn Hughes
Ambrosine Phillpottsas Mrs. Featherstone
Kenneth Koveas Street Musician (uncredited)
Guy Standevenas Messiah Vocalist (uncredited)
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