Whisky Galore(2016)
Overview
The story of the inhabitants of the isolated Scottish island of Todday, in the Outer Hebrides, where gloom sets in as their wartime rationing of whisky runs out. When cargo ship the SS Cabinet Minister runs aground the shrewd islanders run rings around the buffoonish English Home Guard commander Captain Waggett and conspire to hide away cases of the precious amber nectar.
Director
Gillies MacKinnon
Studio
Whisky Galore Movie Ltd
Budget
$7M
Cast
Gregor Fisher
as Macroon
Suzy Eddie Izzard
as Captain Wagget
Naomi Battrick
as Peggy Macroon
Ellie Kendrick
as Catriona Macroon
Sean Biggerstaff
as Sergeant Odd
Kevin Guthrie
as George Campbell
James Cosmo
as Macalister the Minister
Fenella Woolgar
as Dolly Waggett
Michael Nardone
as Brown
John Sessions
as Doctor McLaren
Brian Pettifer
as Angus
Iain Robertson
as Sammy
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2016
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$7M
Production Companies
Whisky Galore Movie Ltd
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Whisky Galore?▼
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What is Whisky Galore about?▼
The story of the inhabitants of the isolated Scottish island of Todday, in the Outer Hebrides, where gloom sets in as their wartime rationing of whisky runs out. When cargo ship the SS Cabinet Minister runs aground the shrewd islanders run rings around the buffoonish English Home Guard commander Captain Waggett and conspire to hide away cases of the precious amber nectar.
Who directed Whisky Galore?▼
Whisky Galore was directed by Gillies MacKinnon and released in 2016. It is a romance, comedy film.
How long is Whisky Galore?▼
Whisky Galore has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Whisky Galore?▼
The cast of Whisky Galore includes Gregor Fisher as Macroon, Suzy Eddie Izzard as Captain Wagget, Naomi Battrick as Peggy Macroon, Ellie Kendrick as Catriona Macroon, Sean Biggerstaff as Sergeant Odd and more.
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