Raising the Roof

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Raising the Roof
Directed by Michael Forlong
Written byMichael Forlong
Based onNorman Taylor story
Produced byMichael Forlong
Starring Michael Gould
Patricia Davis
Ian Allis
CinematographyMark McDonald
Edited byFrederick Ives
Music by Cyril Stapleton
Production
company
Michael Forlong Productions Limited
Distributed by Children's Film Foundation
Release date
  • 1972 (1972)
Running time
54 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Raising the Roof is a 1972 British comedy film directed by Michael Forlong and featuring Michael Gould, Patricia Davis, Roy Kinnear, David Lodge and Patricia Hayes. [1]

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Synopsis

An unusual pet competition is being held at a local cinema's Saturday matinee. [1]

Cast

Production

Sponsored by the Children's Film Foundation. [2] The film was classified as "universal" suitable for audiences aged four years and over. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Raising the Roof". British Film Institute. 1971. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  2. "Raising the Roof". Children's Film and Television Foundation . Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  3. "Raising The Roof". British Board of Film Classification. 1972. Retrieved 2 February 2023.