Raising the Wind
"A laugh in every note!"
Originally released in 1961. Raising the Wind is a comedy film. directed by Gerald Thomas.
Starring James Robertson Justice, Leslie Phillips, and Paul Massie
Synopsis
'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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Robertson Justice
as Sir Benjamin Boyd
Leslie Phillips
as Mervyn Hughes
Paul Massie
as Malcolm Stewart
Kenneth Williams
as Harold Chesney
Liz Fraser
as Miranda Kennaway
Eric Barker
as Dr. Morgan Rutherford
Jennifer Jayne
as Jill Clemons
Jimmy Thompson
as Alex Spendlove
Sidney James
as Sid
Esma Cannon
as Mrs. Deevens
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Peter Rogers Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raising the Wind about?
'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 ...
Who directed Raising the Wind?
Raising the Wind was directed by Gerald Thomas.
How long is Raising the Wind?
Raising the Wind has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Raising the Wind released?
Raising the Wind was released on September 6, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Raising the Wind?
The main cast of Raising the Wind includes James Robertson Justice, Leslie Phillips, Paul Massie, Kenneth Williams, Liz Fraser.