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