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