Whisky Galore!
Originally released in 1949. Whisky Galore! is a comedy/crime film. directed by Alexander Mackendrick. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Basil Radford, Bruce Seton, and Gordon Jackson
Synopsis
Based on a true story. The name of the real ship, that sunk Feb 5 1941 - during WWII - was S/S Politician. Having left Liverpool two days earlier, heading for Jamaica, it sank outside Eriskay, The Outer Hebrides, Scotland, in bad weather, containing 250,000 bottles of whisky. The locals gathered as many bottles as they could, before the proper authorities arrived, and even today, bottles are found in the sand or in the sea every other year.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 16, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (146 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Basil Radford
as Captain Paul Waggett
Bruce Seton
as Sergeant Odd
Gordon Jackson
as George Campbell
Wylie Watson
as Joseph Macroon
Morland Graham
as The Biffer
John Gregson
as Sammy MacCodrun
Joan Greenwood
as Peggy Macroon
Gabrielle Blunt
as Catriona Macroon
Catherine Lacey
as Mrs. Waggett
Jean Cadell
as Mrs. Campbell
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ealing Studios
- General Film Distributors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whisky Galore! about?
Based on a true story. The name of the real ship, that sunk Feb 5 1941 - during WWII - was S/S Politician. Having left Liverpool two days earlier, heading for Jamaica, it sank outside Eriskay, The ...
Who directed Whisky Galore!?
Whisky Galore! was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
How long is Whisky Galore!?
Whisky Galore! has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Whisky Galore! released?
Whisky Galore! was released on June 16, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Whisky Galore!?
The main cast of Whisky Galore! includes Basil Radford, Bruce Seton, Gordon Jackson, Wylie Watson, Morland Graham.
Is Whisky Galore! worth watching?
Whisky Galore! has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 146 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.