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Whisky Galore [VHS] [1949]

VHS ~ Basil Radford
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Basil Radford, Joan Greenwood, Catherine Lacey, Bruce Seton, Wylie Watson
  • Directors: Alexander Mackendrick
  • Writers: Angus MacPhail, Compton MacKenzie
  • Producers: Michael Balcon, Monja Danischewsky
  • Format: Black & White, HiFi Sound, PAL
  • Language English
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: 4 Front Video
  • VHS Release Date: 8 Jan 2001
  • Run Time: 79 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CKAE
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,835 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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    #3 in  Video > Classic Films > Directors > MacKendrick, Alexander
    #23 in  Video > Classic Films > Comedy > 1940s

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A ship loaded with whisky is wrecked on a Scottish island. The locals attempt to conceal the haul from the Customs and Excise man.

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What A Gem!!, 11 Jul 2002
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!!!
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must see...for all with an interest in Highland life!, 15 Nov 2000
By clanranald@ecosse.net (Isle of Skye, West of Scotland.) - See all my reviews
"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!...

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is how all films ought to be made!, 29 Oct 2001
By D. M. Farmbrough "Dave Farmbrough" (Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews
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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...

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4.0 out of 5 stars Funny film
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. Read more
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