Raising the Wind
“A laugh in every note!”
Overview
'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-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Gerald Thomas
- Writer
- Bruce Montgomery
- Producer
- Peter Rogers
- Production
- Peter Rogers Productions
Frequently asked questions
What is Raising the Wind rated?
Raising the Wind has an audience rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 10 votes.
Who directed Raising the Wind?
Raising the Wind was directed by Gerald Thomas.
When was Raising the Wind released?
Raising the Wind was released in 1961.
