- Actors: Basil Radford, Joan Greenwood, Gordon Jackson
- Directors: Alexander Mackendrick
- Format: PAL, Black & White, Full Screen, Mono
- Language English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Ealing Studios
- DVD Release Date: 13 Nov 2006
- Run Time: 80 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000GLKKQM
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 19,337 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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54 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Sir Compton McKenzie got the inspiration for his book from a real life event.
This is a film I have seen many times and I have read the book. It was lovely to get the DVD and see the extras. It had to be retitled for the American anti-alcohol lobby and the ending had to be altered to show that the Islanders gained no benefit from stealing all that Whisky.
I seem to recall that the times I have watched it before, the ending was different, or perhaps I am confusing it with the book.
The upshot is that the Islanders did not suffer in the slightest from secreting "the water of life" and everyone lived happily ever after.
As a matter of interest, Whisky was rationed and scarce in the UK during the war, yet boatloads were exported to the USA.
WATCH THE FILM - AND - READ THE BOOK!!!!
You will not regret it.
This is a film I have seen many times and I have read the book. It was lovely to get the DVD and see the extras. It had to be retitled for the American anti-alcohol lobby and the ending had to be altered to show that the Islanders gained no benefit from stealing all that Whisky.
I seem to recall that the times I have watched it before, the ending was different, or perhaps I am confusing it with the book.
The upshot is that the Islanders did not suffer in the slightest from secreting "the water of life" and everyone lived happily ever after.
As a matter of interest, Whisky was rationed and scarce in the UK during the war, yet boatloads were exported to the USA.
WATCH THE FILM - AND - READ THE BOOK!!!!
You will not regret it.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a very funny film and worth watching.
All the family can sit down together to watch it.
All the family can sit down together to watch it.
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
My only experience to date with this classic film has been the VHS version, so cannot say anything about the newer format. But as sheer comedy, the great Sir Compton MacKenzie's work sits well on the screen. For me, one of the most uproarious scenes is where the 2 I/C of the home guard's mother, a dour Presbyterian, forbids him to leave the house on Sunday, so his commander is unable to thwart the plans of the conspirators who plan to store the eponymous whisky windfall. Not to mention the clock striking midnight, ringing in the Sabbath, just as they are about to launch out to recover the same whisky; and all they can do is gaze wistfully out to where the "treasure" is afloat, just out of reach! And marvel at the ingenious ways they find to hide it from the customs and excise officials. Glorious stuff! What a pity Ealing Studios aren't putting out such delights any more, but, thanks to modern technology, we can enjoy these "golden oldies" once again. A "must have" for anyone who, like myself, has such wonderful memories of old-style British humour. Treat yourself now!
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the item was returned as I was of the opinion it did not match the description as it did not play.
Published 3 months ago by Trevor
The Password Is Whisky!
Out of Ealing Studios, Whisky Galore! is directed by Alexander Mackendrick and adapted to screenplay by Compton Mackenzie (novel also) and Angus MacPhail. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Spike Owen
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very very funny. if you want a good laugh then this film will do it. it will lift your spirit! quick delivery excellent
Published 6 months ago by frances
Pleasantly surprised
The DVD played faultlessly. The extra material, a book on film making was excellent, and as a short film maker myself, it will be useful. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Michael Hill
Still Plenty of Laughs to be Had
"Whisky Galore," (1949), novel and film were known in the United States as TIGHT LITTLE ISLAND, a phrase used glancingly in the film's dialog, as there was an American ban at the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Stephanie DePue
whisky galore
I loved seeing this film again and now that i
have purchased it from amazon i can watch it over and over
again
have purchased it from amazon i can watch it over and over
again
Published 11 months ago by maggiemay
'Whisky Galore'
This is of cause a very old B&W film, but it is a classic from that time. If you have never seen it, at this price it's a give-away. Read more
Published 12 months ago by H. J. Leach
laughter galore
This was a film I saw years ago, & had always wanted to see again.
It's a proper nostalgic film, just right for watching on a wet Sunday afternoon,
after lunch, when the... Read more
It's a proper nostalgic film, just right for watching on a wet Sunday afternoon,
after lunch, when the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mrs Special
Whisky Galore - a wonderful Scottish tale
I saw this film the first time in the 1960's in a cinema in Aberdeen and I loved it. Later when I lived in Africa I bought the book but it got lost in the many moves. Read more
Published 15 months ago by G. Heinzelmann
Scottish Island classic
This was a nostalgic purchase as I had watched this film as a child and loved it. It's a classic certainly and I'm glad I bought it but sadly it did not live up to the memories. Read more
Published 19 months ago by TiDi
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