Whisky Galore [1949]

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Primary Contributor : Basil Radford
Primary Contributor : Catherine Lacey

Product Details

Director : Alexander Mackendrick
Actor : Basil Radford, Catherine Lacey, Bruce Seton, Joan Greenwood, Wylie Watson
Format : Black & White, HiFi Sound, PAL
Binding : VHS Tape
EAN : 5014780381292
Number of Discs : 1
Product Group : Video
Release Date : 2001-01-08
Running Time : 79minutes
Studio : 4 Front Video

ASIN : B00004CKAE

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Customer Reviews

What A Gem!! (2002-07-11)

A great film that perfectly depicts the way of life even today in the Hebrides.A cargo of whisky sinking into the sea,but not before the locals get their share first. A classic scene is Duncan MacRae swallowing all the evidence before the exciseman enters his house. Brilliant scenery, great acting and a brilliant music score. On a lighter note,get a few friends round,watch the film together,and every time the cast have a dram you have one with them.By the end of the film you think you're in Todday with them!!!

This is how all films ought to be made! (2001-10-29)

Well it's my favourite type of film, and it's so good even people who don't like quaint British comedies like it!

This is a prime example of Ealing Studios' success in showing the character and spirit of the British people, on this occasion the focus is on the Scots during war time. It might be argued that the Scottish people here are caricatures, but given the fact that director Mackendrick, writer Mackenzie, and the majority of the cast are also Scots this is more defensible, after all, we can't get in trouble for laughing at ourselves, can we?

The substantial amount of location work done on the Isle Of Barra shows the beauty of the land, and the skill of the director and cameramen. The script is tight (sorry!), witty, and with just enough pathos. The character of Captain Waggett is surely the prototype for Captain Mainwaring in Dad's Army, and if you look closer, other influences become apparent too.

If only all films were made this way...

A must see...for all with an interest in Highland life! (2000-11-15)

"Whisky Galore" is a Highland Classic. It is an ageless film which will forever please lovers of the Scottish island life and culture. Based upon the real-life sinking of the SS Politician, off the Isle of Eriskay during the second World War, it is a hilarious drink-filled romp through the culture of the Western Isles. The dour and staid Captain Waggett is outwitted at every stage by the quick-witted islanders of Todday, who will try everything to get their hands on the precious cargo of uisge-beatha...'the water of life'... as rare as gold-dust during the wartime rationing. Except of course on the Sabbath, when all attempts to retrieve the whisky are postponed by the spiritual needs of the people.

A Scottish classic, with epic performances from Basil Rathbone and Gordon Jackson particularly, this all-time classic film even has some Gaelic language in it; making it a favourite of both Gael and non-Gael.

If you haven't seen it, watch it...as soon as you can!...

Funny film (2000-03-04)

This film is a classic the best scene being the pure look of horror on the face of one of the characters when he is told there is no Whisky. The film just shines as one of those comedy where the hardy folk of Todday get one over on the authorities with even old ladies hidding a quick dram in their hot water bottle. A genuine classic

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