Whisky Galore!

Whisky Galore!

1949 · 82 min · EN · 6.8 (156 votes)
Dir. Alexander Mackendrick · Starring Basil Radford, Bruce Seton, Gordon Jackson, Wylie Watson, Morland Graham, John Gregson · Music Ernest Irving
ComedyCrime

Scottish islanders try to plunder 50,000 cases of whisky from a stranded ship.

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A delightful, witty caper set against the rugged Scottish coast. It’s a charming tale of islanders outsmarting bureaucracy with good humor and a shared love for a certain spirit. Pure Ealing charm.

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