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Whisky Galore
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Droll British comedy deals with Scottish islanders during World War II who must cope without alcohol...until a shipload of whiskey is stranded just off their shores and a "rescue" run is planned. Basil Radford, Catherine Lacey, Joan Greenwood star. AKA: "Tight Little Island." 82 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.

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Amazon Sales Rank: #52196 in DVD
Formats: Black & White, NTSC, Full Screen
Running time: 82 minutes

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A witty and influential film
I've only seen this film once, and I have no doubt that when I watch it again it will only improve. The previous reviewer who gave the film 5 stars may well be right.

It concerns the shortage of Whisky on a Scottish Island. Fortunately a boat containing 50,000 bottles runs aground and a plot is hatched to steal the liqeur from the boat. Opposed to this plan is a local Home Guard Captain, Waggett (wonderfully played by Basil Radford). He is somewhat officious and does everthing in his power to thwart there attempts to get the liquer. In fact I wondered if this was an influence on Captain Mainwaring in the UK TV series Dads Army. The other noteable performance is from Jean Cadell as the terrifying Mrs Campbell, who opposes her sons (Gordon Jackson) plan to marry and is reminisent of the mother in Carrie.

This is well worth buying and watching over and over as I have no doubt it will hold up to repeated viewing. Its very funny in places and like most of the best Ealing comedies, at 80 minutes it doesn't overstay its welcome.

Amateur Dram Antics!
Actually, it's all very professional. A gentle comedy about some Scottish islanders who, after weeks without whisky, suddenly find that a ship laden with the stuff, has foundered in their waters. Needless to say, there is high jinks in rescuing (and secreting) the precious cargo on the island of Todday before the Customs, or the officious Captain of the Home Guard, can do anything about it. The casting is first-class, with loads of eccentric locals proving to be more than a match for the outsiders. There are nice sub-plots to savour too. Highly recommended!