# Whisky Galore! (1949)

> A whisky-starved Scottish island turns a wartime shipwreck into a spirited comic campaign against official authority.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10068

## Facts

- Runtime: 82 min
- Genres: Comedy, Crime
- Director: Alexander Mackendrick
- Cast: Basil Radford, Bruce Seton, Gordon Jackson, Wylie Watson, Morland Graham, John Gregson, Joan Greenwood, Gabrielle Blunt
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042040/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, gentle, joyful, lazy sunday, classic film night

## Synopsis

A comedic tale of resourcefulness and camaraderie in the face of adversity, as a community comes together for a common cause.

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