Raising the Wind
“A laugh in every note!”
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?
Top Cast
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James Robertson Justice
Sir Benjamin Boyd
Leslie Phillips
Mervyn Hughes
Paul Massie
Malcolm Stewart
Kenneth Williams
Harold Chesney
Liz Fraser
Miranda Kennaway
Eric Barker
Dr. Morgan Rutherford
Jennifer Jayne
Jill Clemons
Jimmy Thompson
Alex Spendlove
Sidney James
Sid
Esma Cannon
Mrs. Deevens
Geoffrey Keen
Sir John
Jill Ireland
Janet
Victor Maddern
Removal Man
Lance Percival
Harry
Joan Hickson
Mrs. Bostwick
Jim Dale
Phil
Ambrosine Phillpotts
Mrs. Featherstone
David Lodge
Cabbie
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerald Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Montgomery
- Original Score
- Bruce Montgomery
- Original Title
- Raising the Wind
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Peter Rogers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Thomas
Bruce Montgomery
Bruce Montgomery
Alan Hume
John Shirley
Peter Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Thomas
Director
Bruce Montgomery
Writer
Peter Rogers
Producer
Bruce Montgomery
Original Music Composer
John Shirley
Editor
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Joan Ellacott
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Raising the Wind.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raising the Wind
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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 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?
Who directed Raising the Wind?
Raising the Wind was directed by Gerald Thomas.
Who stars in Raising the Wind?
The principal cast of Raising the Wind includes James Robertson Justice, Leslie Phillips, Paul Massie, Kenneth Williams, Liz Fraser.
When was Raising the Wind released and how long is it?
Raising the Wind was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Raising the Wind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Raising the Wind was composed by Bruce Montgomery.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Raising the Wind?
Raising the Wind holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).