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