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Whisky Galore! ranks among the most popular and best-loved of Ealing Studio’s comedies, included on the British Film Institute’s list of the 100 Best British films of the 20th Century .
When a ship carrying 50,000 cases of whisky runs aground, the inhabitants of a Scottish island cannot resist the temptation to replenish their depleted supplies. Only an English Home Guard captain, brilliantly played by Basil Greenwood, stands in their way.
The first film from Ealing stalwart Alexander Mackendrick, who went on to direct The Ladykillers and The Man In The White Suit, Whisky Galore! is an 100% proof comedy classic, now digitally restored and remastered to its former glory.
Special Features:
- The Feature: digitally restored & remastered
- Introduction by George Perry, author of 'Forever Ealing'
- Audio commentary by British cinema expert John Ellis
- "Distilling Whisky Galore!" 52 minute doc including interviews with Alexander Mackendrick and his crew
- "Whisky Galore: A Personal History" - 20 minute recounting of the original events from islander Angus Campbell
- Interview with Hilary Mackendrick, wife of Alexander Mackendrick
- Trailers
When a ship carrying 50,000 cases of whisky runs aground, the inhabitants of a Scottish island cannot resist the temptation to replenish their depleted supplies. Only an English Home Guard captain, brilliantly played by Basil Greenwood, stands in their way.
The first film from Ealing stalwart Alexander Mackendrick, who went on to direct The Ladykillers and The Man In The White Suit, Whisky Galore! is an 100% proof comedy classic, now digitally restored and remastered to its former glory.
Special Features:
- The Feature: digitally restored & remastered
- Introduction by George Perry, author of 'Forever Ealing'
- Audio commentary by British cinema expert John Ellis
- "Distilling Whisky Galore!" 52 minute doc including interviews with Alexander Mackendrick and his crew
- "Whisky Galore: A Personal History" - 20 minute recounting of the original events from islander Angus Campbell
- Interview with Hilary Mackendrick, wife of Alexander Mackendrick
- Trailers
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United Kingdom released, Blu-Ray/Region B DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Dolby Linear PCM ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Behind the scenes, Black & White, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Commentary, Documentary, Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Remastered, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: In 1943 disaster struck the little island of Todday. A disaster worse than Nazi-bombs. The island was denied whisky. A state of devastation sat in. Fishermen contemplated drowning themselves, because what was life without whisky. But then a cargo ship carrying 50,000 cases of whisky struck a reef. And no sooner than the Sabbath was over, one minute past midnight Monday morning, the cargo was looted. Whisky galore! SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Whisky Galore! (1949) ( Whisky Galore ) ( Tight Little Island ) (Blu-Ray)
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of my favourite British comedies and it has received a very good transfer considering its age. The sound track is a bit crackly so the subtitles really are a great help. The extensive extras should have been a fantastic bonus but they are not subtitled and unless one has a good ear for the local accents they are very hard to follow. The memories of Angus Campbell are virtually unintelligable and really should have been subtitled as they might just as well have been in the Gaelic! Another problem is HUGE variations in volume between different speakers in the extras which require constant cuts and boosts in the volume level. This is a serious fault and should have been dealt with during the disc mastering. Have your mute button handy when the main menu reappears as the volume soars by some 20 decibles! A pity as it could have been so much better if these faults had been put right. The film itself however is excellent.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
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!!!
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!!!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
"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!...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic!!
Been a while since we saw this movie but was worth the wait to see it again, well recommended to anyone who likes classics
Published 27 days ago by mr merrick
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad
Having obtained a new digital tv with built in dvd it seemd a good idea to buy this dvd and "Whisky Galore" is one of my old time favorites. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr C
5.0 out of 5 stars
exelent
good comedy that i have liked since i watched first time it is greate to watch again and again thanks
Published 4 months ago by James Poulton
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amusing little film
We both enjoyed the film and were interested to watch the extra interviews. Nice to see Gordon Jackson as a very young man - a good actor even then. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Patricia Geary
5.0 out of 5 stars
Whisky Galore re-mastered DVD
Lovingly restored, better than I thought might have been possible given the age of this film, and the gentle humour is as appealing today as it was all those years ago. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
Thus item is exactly what I wanted my dad will be very happy as its for his Xmas pressy thanks
Published 5 months ago by L. Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars
A real treasure of a film
Thoroughly enjoyed it .A real old tale put together in a nostalgic and pleasing way.We have watched this film many times.
Published 5 months ago by elizabeth tucker
4.0 out of 5 stars
Whisky Galore
This film was bought for my father at his request (the good old days according to him) I'm too young to comment
Published 5 months ago by Clare Buckley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Whisky Galore
This is an excellent film with a lot of fun in it. It is also an excellent family film. Considering it was made in 1949, it has been brilliantly restored and I thoroughly... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. E. Souter
3.0 out of 5 stars
A bit of whimsy
On an isolated Scottish island during WWII, where whisky is drunk like water, a panic begins when their government ration of whisky is used up. Read more
Published 11 months ago by The CinemaScope Cat
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