Whisky Galore (1949) Remastered edition

From Ealing Studios comes this droll British comedy set during World War II on the Scottish island of Todday, where rationing forces the residents to cope without alcohol. That is, until a shipload of whiskey is stranded just off their shores. The islanders will now have to deal with by-the-book Home Guard official Captain Waggett (Basil Radford) as they try to stage a planned "rescue" run. Catherine Lacey, Bruce Seton, Joan Greenwood also star. AKA: "Tight Little Island." 82 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English. Region Free