Whisky Galore (1949)

The thirsty inhabitants of a remote Scottish village hijack the cargo of a whisky-laden ship wrecked on their shores
during the second world
About this Event

Part of I Like It Here: A New Season Celebrating Community, Human Connection and Love, a series of 8 screenings presented by Grassmarket Community Picturehouse and the Edinburgh Film Guild.

In this classic comedy, the thirsty inhabitants of a remote Scottish village hijack the cargo of a whisky-laden ship wrecked on their shores during the second world war and defy the authorities to repossess it.

Tickets £3/£5/£7 on a sliding scale, with free entry for Grassmarket Community Project Members, open door meal attendees, and anyone else in need of a free ticket. Please select the ticket price that feels right to you; all income from tickets will be directly used to support the continued running of our cinema screenings.

Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funding on behalf of Screen Scotland and the BFI National Lottery.

Notes

Duration: 84 minutes

Certificate U - Suitable for all

The film will screen with English descriptive subtitles, transcribing both dialogue and key audio information from the film.

The event will start promptly at 2pm without trailers

The Grassmarket Community Project is a wheelchair accessible venue