
Raising the Wind
Raising the Wind
Release: 1961-09-06·Runtime: 91m·★ 6.3
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
Guy Standevenas Messiah Vocalist (uncredited)
Kenneth Williamsas Harold Chesney
Jill Irelandas Janet
Lance Percivalas Harry
Ambrosine Phillpottsas Mrs. Featherstone
James Robertson Justiceas Sir Benjamin Boyd
Jim Daleas Phil
Douglas Ivesas Street Musician
Peter Burtonas 1st Viola
Oliver Johnstonas Prof. Parkin
Peter Howellas Prof. Lumb
Liz Fraseras Miranda Kennaway
Geoffrey Keenas Sir John
Victor Maddernas Removal Man
George Woodbridgeas Yorkshire Orchestra Leader
Michael Nightingaleas Invigilator
Kenneth Koveas Street Musician (uncredited)
Bob Toddas Street Musician - Accordianist (uncredited)
Cyril Chamberlainas L.A.M.A. Porter
Ian Wilsonas Street Musician - Drummer
Wallace Boscoas Man at Concert (uncredited)
Eric Barkeras Dr. Morgan Rutherford
Peter Byrneas 1st Horn
Brian Oultonas Concert Agent
Paul Massieas Malcolm Stewart
Jennifer Jayneas Jill Clemons
Sidney Jamesas Sid
Esma Cannonas Mrs. Deevens
David Lodgeas Cabbie
Erik Chittyas Elderly Man at Concert
Tom Cleggas Street Musician
Leslie Phillipsas Mervyn Hughes
Joan Hicksonas Mrs. Bostwick
Frank Forsythas Prof. Gerald Abrahams
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