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