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