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