
Raising the Wind
Raising the Wind
Release: 1961-09-06·Runtime: 91m·★ 6.3
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 Williamsas Harold Chesney
Jennifer Jayneas Jill Clemons
Jill Irelandas Janet
Victor Maddernas Removal Man
Douglas Ivesas Street Musician
Erik Chittyas Elderly Man at Concert
Wallace Boscoas Man at Concert (uncredited)
Leslie Phillipsas Mervyn Hughes
Liz Fraseras Miranda Kennaway
Sidney Jamesas Sid
Geoffrey Keenas Sir John
Joan Hicksonas Mrs. Bostwick
Cyril Chamberlainas L.A.M.A. Porter
Frank Forsythas Prof. Gerald Abrahams
Peter Byrneas 1st Horn
Brian Oultonas Concert Agent
Eric Barkeras Dr. Morgan Rutherford
Jim Daleas Phil
George Woodbridgeas Yorkshire Orchestra Leader
Tom Cleggas Street Musician
Guy Standevenas Messiah Vocalist (uncredited)
Ambrosine Phillpottsas Mrs. Featherstone
Michael Nightingaleas Invigilator
Ian Wilsonas Street Musician - Drummer
Kenneth Koveas Street Musician (uncredited)
Bob Toddas Street Musician - Accordianist (uncredited)
Paul Massieas Malcolm Stewart
Esma Cannonas Mrs. Deevens
Lance Percivalas Harry
David Lodgeas Cabbie
Oliver Johnstonas Prof. Parkin
James Robertson Justiceas Sir Benjamin Boyd
Peter Howellas Prof. Lumb
Peter Burtonas 1st Viola
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