Raising the Wind (1961)

Dir: Gerald Thomas Comedy / Drama / Romance stars 3

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Raising the Wind is a British romantic film drama first released in 1961, directed by Gerald Thomas. The film stars James Robertson Justice, Leslie Phillips, Paul Massie, Kenneth Williams and Liz Fraser. It has also been released under the title: Roommates. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Director: Gerald Thomas
Script: Bruce Montgomery
Photo: Alan Hume
Music: Bruce Montgomery
Cast: 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), Sid James (Sid), Esma Cannon (Mrs. Deevens), Geoffrey Keen (Sir John), Jill Ireland (Janet), Victor Maddern (Removal Man), Lance Percival (Harry), Joan Hickson (Mrs. Bostwick), David Lodge (Taxi Driver), Ambrosine Phillpotts (Mrs. Featherstone), Brian Oulton (Concert Agent), Douglas Ives (Street Musician), Bernard Hunter (1st Flute), Peter Howell (Prof. Lumb), George Woodbridge (Yorkshire Orchestra Leader), Cyril Chamberlain (L.A.M.A. Porter), Peter Byrne (1st Horn), Peter Burton (1st Viola), Erik Chitty (Elderly Man at Concert), Jim Dale (Bass Trombone (Phil)), Henry Davies (Carpenter), Nigel Arkwright (4th Cellist), John Antrobus (Street Musician), Tom Clegg (Street Musician), Frank Forsyth (Prof. Gerald Abrahams), Terence Holland (1st Trombone), Oliver Johnston (Prof. Parkin), Dorinda Stevens (Doris), Michael Nightingale (Invigilator), Ian Wilson (Street Musician – Drummer), Michael Miller (Barman Mike), Kenneth Kove (Street Musician), Horace Sequiera (Old Professor), Charles Stanley (Removal Man), Bob Todd (Street Musician – Accordianist)
Country: UK
Language: German / English
Runtime: 91 min
Aka: Roommates

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