Regarded as one of the great Ealing Studio comedies, Whisky Galore is based on the real-life events of the shipwrecking of the SS Politician off the Island of Eriskay. The story was originally written by Compton Mackenzie, a prolific and imaginative Scottish novelist, and a well-known figure in the islands, where he had a home. The film illustrates the single-minded determination amongst the islanders to challenge the alleged ruling class and pays a wonderful homage to whisky. When the Island of Todday suffers a war-time whisky shortage, the islanders are desolate. But when by chance a ship is sunk with a cargo of 50,000 cases of whisky, they see their salvation. First they must outwit the English Home Guard Commander who will protect the cargo at all costs.
Alexander Mackendrick, GB 1949, 85 Min.
Mit Kurzfilm vor dem Hauptfilm: Gerald (1’30 Min.)
In der Pause vor diesem Film: Whisky-Tasting von und mit den Malt Mariners (www.malt-mariners.com)