Whisky Galore!
Based on a true story. The name of the real ship, that sunk Feb 5 1941 - during WWII - was S/S Politician. Having left Liverpool two days earlier, heading for Jamaica, it sank outside Eriskay, The Outer Hebrides, Scotland, in bad weather, containing 250,000 bottles of whisky. The locals gathered as many bottles as they could, before the proper authorities arrived, and even today, bottles are found in the sand or in the sea every other year.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Whisky Galore!
- Genres: Comedy, Crime
- Release Date: 1949-06-16
- Runtime: 82 minutes
- Rating: 6.8/10 (133 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Ealing Studios, General Film Distributors
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.9527
- Languages: English, Gaelic
Cast & Crew
Basil Radford
as Captain Paul Waggett
Bruce Seton
as Sergeant Odd
Gordon Jackson
as George Campbell
Wylie Watson
as Joseph Macroon
Morland Graham
as The Biffer
John Gregson
as Sammy MacCodrun
Joan Greenwood
as Peggy Macroon
Gabrielle Blunt
as Catriona Macroon
Catherine Lacey
as Mrs. Waggett
Jean Cadell
as Mrs. Campbell
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Trailers & Clips
Whisky Galore! (1949) | Trailer | Basil Radford | Joan Greenwood | Catherine Lacey
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whisky Galore!?▼
Whisky Galore! is a Comedy, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1949-06-16.
Who are the main actors in Whisky Galore!?▼
The main cast includes Basil Radford, Bruce Seton, Gordon Jackson, Wylie Watson, Morland Graham, .
Where can I watch Whisky Galore! online?▼
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Is Whisky Galore! based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Whisky Galore!?▼
Whisky Galore! has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 133 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Whisky Galore!?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Whisky Galore!?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Ealing Studios, General Film Distributors. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Whisky Galore! filmed?▼
Whisky Galore! was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Whisky Galore!?▼
The total runtime of Whisky Galore! is 82 minutes.
Is Whisky Galore! suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Whisky Galore!?▼
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