Whisky Galore!
1949
⭐6.8(152 votes)
1h 22m
ComedyCrime
Overview
Based on a true story. The name of the real ship, that sunk Feb 5 1941 - during WWII - was S/S Politician. Having left Liverpool two days earlier, heading for Jamaica, it sank outside Eriskay, The Outer Hebrides, Scotland, in bad weather, containing 250,000 bottles of whisky. The locals gathered as many bottles as they could, before the proper authorities arrived, and even today, bottles are found in the sand or in the sea every other year.
About Whisky Galore!
Whisky Galore! (1949) is a Comedy, Crime film that follows based on a true story. The name of the real ship, that sunk Feb 5 1941 - during WWII - was S/S Politician. Having left Liverpool two days earlier, heading for Jamaica, it sank outside Eriskay, The Outer Hebrides, Scotland, in bad weather, containing 250,000 bottles of whisky. The locals gathered as many bottles as they could, before the proper authorities arrived, and even today, bottles are found in the sand or in the sea every other year. Currently, you can watch Whisky Galore! on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 152 votes. Fans of comedy movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
