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Whisky Galore!
Directed by Alexander Mackendrick
1949•1h 22m•NR•★ 7.4
Comedy
Synopsis
When a cargo ship carrying 50,000 cases of Scotch whisky runs aground off a parched, rationing-stricken Scottish Hebridean island during World War II, the thirsty locals conspire to loot the liquor right under the nose of a pompous English Home Guard captain. Alexander Mackendrick's joyful Ealing comedy debut.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorAlexander Mackendrick
WriterAngus MacPhailCompton MacKenzie
CinematographyGerald Gibbs
MusicErnest Irving
Principal Cast
Basil RadfordCaptain Paul Waggett
Bruce SetonSergeant Odd
Gordon JacksonGeorge Campbell
Wylie WatsonJoseph Macroon
Morland GrahamThe Biffer
John GregsonSammy MacCodrun
Joan GreenwoodPeggy Macroon
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Gabrielle BluntCatriona MacroonTechnical Specifications
Runtime1h 22m (82 mins)
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DirectorAlexander Mackendrick
LanguagesEnglish, Gaelic
CountryGB
StudioEaling Studios
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