Whisky Galore!
Synopsis
Scottish islanders try to plunder 50,000 cases of whisky from a stranded ship.
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Whisky Galore! (1949) | Trailer | Basil Radford | Joan Greenwood | Catherine LaceyOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-04
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Basil Radford
Captain Paul Waggett
Bruce Seton
Sergeant Odd
Gordon Jackson
George Campbell
Wylie Watson
Joseph Macroon
Morland Graham
The Biffer
John Gregson
Sammy MacCodrun
Joan Greenwood
Peggy Macroon
Gabrielle Blunt
Catriona Macroon
Catherine Lacey
Mrs. Waggett
Jean Cadell
Mrs. Campbell
James Robertson Justice
Dr. Maclaren
James Woodburn
Roderick MacRurie
Jameson Clark
Constable Macrae
Duncan Macrae
Angus MacCormac
Mary MacNeil
Mrs. MacCormac
Norman MacOwan
Captain MacPhee
Alastair Hunter
Captain MacKechnie
Henry Mollison
Mr. Farquharson
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 17, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Mackendrick
- Screenplay & Story
- Angus MacPhail, Compton MacKenzie
- Original Score
- Ernest Irving
- Original Title
- Whisky Galore!
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Gaelic
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios, General Film Distributors
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Mackendrick
Angus MacPhail, Compton MacKenzie
Ernest Irving
Gerald Gibbs
Joseph Sterling
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Angus MacPhail
Screenplay
Ernest Irving
Original Music Composer
Alexander Mackendrick
Director
Compton MacKenzie
Screenplay
Michael Balcon
Producer
Joseph Sterling
Editor
Gerald Gibbs
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whisky Galore!
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What is Whisky Galore! about?
Scottish islanders try to plunder 50,000 cases of whisky from a stranded ship.
Who directed Whisky Galore!?
Whisky Galore! was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
Who stars in Whisky Galore!?
The principal cast of Whisky Galore! includes Basil Radford, Bruce Seton, Gordon Jackson, Wylie Watson, Morland Graham.
When was Whisky Galore! released and how long is it?
Whisky Galore! was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Whisky Galore!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whisky Galore! was composed by Ernest Irving.
Is Whisky Galore! based on a book or true story?
Whisky Galore! is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Compton MacKenzie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whisky Galore!?
Whisky Galore! holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).