
Gerald Thomas directs this comedy caper starring early appearances by James Robertson Justice, Sid James, Leslie Phillips, Kenneth Williams and Liz Fraser. Music students share a flat to save money and rehearse, but when Mervyn Hughes (Phillips) inadvertently sells a composition to an advertising agency, he must raise funds to reclaim the song rights and keep his scholarship.
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Explore the complete cast of Raising the Wind, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.

James Robertson Justice
Sir Benjamin Boyd

Lance Percival
Harry

Geoffrey Keen
Sir John

Ambrosine Phillpotts
Mrs. Featherstone

Jimmy Thompson
Alex Spendlove

Brian Oulton
Concert Agent

Jill Ireland
Janet

Leslie Phillips
Mervyn Hughes

David Lodge
Cabbie

Tom Clegg
Street Musician

George Woodbridge
Yorkshire Orchestra Leader

Jim Dale
Phil

Liz Fraser
Miranda Kennaway

Wallace Bosco
Man at Concert (uncredited)

Peter Burton
1st Viola

Peter Howell
Prof. Lumb

Kenneth Williams
Harold Chesney

John Antrobus
Street Musician

Peter Byrne
1st Horn

Reg Thomason
Man in Pub (uncredited)

Joan Hickson
Mrs. Bostwick

Gerald Thomas

Bob Todd
Street Musician - Accordianist (uncredited)

Guy Standeven
Messiah Vocalist (uncredited)

Jennifer Jayne
Jill Clemons

Paul Massie
Malcolm Stewart

Ian Wilson
Street Musician - Drummer

Esma Cannon
Mrs. Deevens

Erik Chitty
Elderly Man at Concert

Cyril Chamberlain
L.A.M.A. Porter

Eric Barker
Dr. Morgan Rutherford

Sid James
Sid

Victor Maddern
Removal Man

Michael Nightingale
Invigilator

Frank Forsyth
Prof. Gerald Abrahams

Kenneth Kove
Street Musician (uncredited)

Douglas Ives
Street Musician

Bernard Hunter
1st Flute

Oliver Johnston
Prof. Parkin

Charles Stanley
Removal Man (uncredited)

Dorinda Stevens
Doris

Henry Davies
Carpenter

Nigel Arkwright
4th Cellist

Terence Holland
1st Trombone
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