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