Raising the Wind(1961)
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Raising the Wind 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?
Raising the Wind (1961) is a comedy film directed by Gerald Thomas, released on September 6, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars James Robertson Justice, Leslie Phillips, Paul Massie and Kenneth Williams. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Gerald Thomas
- Writers:
- Bruce Montgomery
- Producers:
- Peter Rogers
- Cinematographer:
- Alan Hume
- Composer:
- Bruce Montgomery
- Production:
- Peter Rogers Productions
- Status:
- Released
Raising the Wind Cast & Crew
Main 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
Jimmy Thompson
as Alex Spendlove
Sidney James
as Sid
Esma Cannon
as Mrs. Deevens
Geoffrey Keen
as Sir John
Jill Ireland
as Janet
Key crew
Directed by Gerald Thomas, written by Bruce Montgomery, produced by Peter Rogers.
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Raising the Wind Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 11 ratings.
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Raising the Wind – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Raising the Wind online?
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Raising the Wind (1961) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Raising the Wind?
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The main cast of Raising the Wind (1961) includes James Robertson Justice, Leslie Phillips, Paul Massie, Kenneth Williams and Liz Fraser. The film was directed by Gerald Thomas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Raising the Wind released?
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Raising the Wind was released on September 6, 1961 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Raising the Wind worth watching?
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Raising the Wind (1961) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.