Raising the Wind (1961)
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Director Gerald Thomas and most of the cast and crew that worked in his "Carry On...." series of comedies are all back again in the funny, sometimes slapstick Raising the Wind. The plot is no more than a situation which then invites multiple sidetracks -- it seems the students at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Arts are going all out to get a coveted award. Thrown into their competitive ambiance is the classic absent-minded professor (Eric Barker), the more commonly found bad-tempered professor (James Robertson Justice), and a host of subsidiary characters, all played with gusto by professionals known for their comedic talents. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Leslie Phillips, Sidney James, (more)
- Director(s):
- Gerald Thomas
Synopsis of Raising the Wind
Director Gerald Thomas and most of the cast and crew that worked in his "Carry On...." series of comedies are all back again in the funny, sometimes slapstick Raising the Wind. The plot is no more than a situation which then invites multiple sidetracks -- it seems the students at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Arts are going all out to get a coveted award. Thrown into their competitive ambiance is the classic absent-minded professor (Eric Barker), the more commonly found bad-tempered professor (James Robertson Justice), and a host of subsidiary characters, all played with gusto by professionals known for their comedic talents. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Complete Cast of Raising the Wind
- Leslie Phillips - Mervyn
- Paul Massie - Malcolm
- Eric Barker - Morgan Rutherford
- Jennifer Jayne - Jill
- Jimmy Thompson - Alex
- Lance Percival - Harry
- James Robertson Justice - Sir Benjamin
- Sidney James - Sid
- Kenny Williams - Harold
- Liz Fraser - Miranda
- Esma Cannon - Mrs. Deevens
- David Lodge - Taxi driver
- Jill Ireland
- Geoffrey Keen - Sir John
- Director(s):
- Gerald Thomas
- Writer(s):
- Bruce Montgomery
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