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