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Whisky Galore! (1949)

Classic Ealing comedy about the mayhem that ensues when a whisky-laden ship runs aground off the coast of the Outer Hebrides during the Second World War.

Classic Ealing comedy about a whisky-laden ship that runs aground off the coast of the Outer Hebrides during the Second World War.

The local islanders have depleted their supply of the amber nectar and are overjoyed at the thought of stocking up again. But it is Sunday, and the teetotallers object to making free with the unexpected cargo.

1 hour, 20 minutes

On TV

Sun 24 Nov 2024 11:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Director Alexander Mackendrick
Captain Paul Waggett Basil Radford
Peggy Macroon Joan Greenwood
George Campbell Gordon Jackson
Dr MacLaren James Robertson Justice
Mrs Waggett Catherine Lacey
Sergeant Odd Bruce Seton
Joseph Macroon Wylie Watson
Catriona Macroon Gabrielle Blunt
Mrs Campbell Jean Cadell
The Biffer Morland Graham
Sammy MacCodrum John Gregson
Writer Compton Mackenzie
Producer Michael Balcon

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