Raising a Riot
“More laughs than ever! A showman's picture for Showmen!”
Synopsis
Commander Peter Kent of the Royal Navy and his wife May have three children, ranging form five to eleven years: Peter, Anne and Fusty. Kent comes home after three years abroad with no idea how to handle the children. When Mary has to fly to Canada, Peter takes his children to his father's new country home, which turns out to be a windmill. They end up clashing with an American family in the neighborhood.
Top Cast
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Kenneth More
Tony Kent
Shelagh Fraser
Mary Kent
Mandy Miller
Anne Kent
Gary Billings
Peter Kent
Fusty Bentine
Fusty Kent
Ronald Squire
Grampy
Olga Lindo
Aunt Maud
Anita Sharp-Bolster
Mrs. Buttons
Lionel Murton
Harry
Jan Miller
Sue
Nora Nicholson
Miss Pettigrew
Michael Bentine
The Professor
Pauline Drewett
Child at Party
Mary Laura Wood
Jacqueline
Caroline John
Child at Party
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wendy Toye
- Screenplay & Story
- James Matthews, Ian Dalrymple, Hugh Perceval
- Original Score
- Bruce Montgomery
- Original Title
- Raising a Riot
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Wessex Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wendy Toye
James Matthews, Ian Dalrymple, Hugh Perceval, Alfred Toombs
Bruce Montgomery
Bert Rule
Hugh Perceval, Ian Dalrymple
Department Leadership Roster
James Matthews
Screenplay
Ian Dalrymple
Screenplay
Wendy Toye
Director
Bert Rule
Editor
Hugh Perceval
Producer
Ian Dalrymple
Producer
Hugh Perceval
Screenplay
Bridget Sellers
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Raising a Riot.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raising a Riot
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What is Raising a Riot about?
Commander Peter Kent of the Royal Navy and his wife May have three children, ranging form five to eleven years: Peter, Anne and Fusty. Kent comes home after three years abroad with no idea how to handle the children. When Mary has to fly to Canada, Peter takes his children to his father's new country home, which turns out to be a windmill. They end up clashing with an American family in the neighborhood.
Who directed Raising a Riot?
Raising a Riot was directed by Wendy Toye.
Who stars in Raising a Riot?
The principal cast of Raising a Riot includes Kenneth More, Shelagh Fraser, Mandy Miller, Gary Billings, Fusty Bentine.
When was Raising a Riot released and how long is it?
Raising a Riot was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Raising a Riot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Raising a Riot was composed by Bruce Montgomery.
Is Raising a Riot based on a book or true story?
Raising a Riot is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alfred Toombs".