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Whisky Galore (Single Disc) [DVD] [1949]

DVD ~ Basil Radford
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Basil Radford, Catherine Lacey
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Optimum Releasing
  • DVD Release Date: 13 Nov 2006
  • Run Time: 80 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000GLKKQM
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,619 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic., 10 May 2007
By L. Hay "Saturnicus" (Scotland) - See all my reviews
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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.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amateur Dram Antics!, 21 Sep 2007
By David Lusher (London England) - See all my reviews
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Actually, it's all very professional. A gentle comedy about some Scottish islanders who, after weeks without whisky, suddenly find that a ship laden with the stuff, has foundered in their waters. Needless to say, there is high jinks in rescuing (and secreting) the precious cargo on the island of Todday before the Customs, or the officious Captain of the Home Guard, can do anything about it. The casting is first-class, with loads of eccentric locals proving to be more than a match for the outsiders. There are nice sub-plots to savour too. Highly recommended!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Ealing ever made!, 9 Feb 2009
By K H (Hertfordshire) - See all my reviews
I just love this film - absolutely hilarious and timeless - lack of colour totally irrelevant.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Polly
The wreck of the S.S. Politician on Barra Island is the start of this farrago. In his book Compton MacKenzie managed to give an excellent , if slightly overdrawn, view of the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Gina Sergent

4.0 out of 5 stars A witty and influential film
I've only seen this film once, and I have no doubt that when I watch it again it will only improve. Previous reviewers who have given the film 5 stars may well be right... Read more
Published 20 months ago by S J Buck

5.0 out of 5 stars Super
Whisky Galore is a really great film from 1949. Funny and moving. This is a good transfer to DVD and so a really good buy!
Published 21 months ago by "Smith" Reader

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