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Raising the Wind

1961 · 91 min Comedy
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

'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?

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Year 1961
Country United Kingdom
Genre Comedy
Director Gerald Thomas
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.2/10 (10 votes)

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Director Gerald Thomas constructs a comedy around classic British farce, relying on the budding charisma of an ensemble cast. He explores the confined space of a shared flat as a stage for clashing ambitions and eccentric personalities, building a crescendo of musical and domestic chaos.

Those who tire of overly complicated plots will find simple, situational humor here. What lingers after the credits is the gentle, farcical charm of a bygone era of comedy. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Gerald Thomas

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Perfect for a lighthearted group viewing when you need undemanding, cheerful entertainment.

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