Eddie Izzard, Gregor Fisher and James Cosmo star in this 2016 Scottish comedy about a wartime whiskey heist, with Izzard playing the uptight Captain Paul Waggett.
Main cast
- Captain Paul WaggettEddie IzzardMain
- GeorgeGregor FisherMain
- Old HectorJames CosmoMain
Supporting cast
- PeggyEllie KendrickSupp
- Sergeant OddKevin GuthrieSupp
- Mr. MacSean BiggerstaffSupp
- Mrs. MacLeodSally KinghornSupp
Guest & voice
- DoctorRony BridgesGuest
- AngusJohn BettGuest
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About this cast
Whisky Galore! (2016) is a comedy film based on the novel by Compton Mackenzie and a remake of the 1949 classic. It follows the true story of a shipwrecked cargo of whisky on the Scottish island of Todday during World War II, as locals outwit the Home Guard and a stuffy English officer. The film is directed by Gillies MacKinnon and features an ensemble of Scottish and British actors.
FAQs
Who plays Captain Paul Waggett in Whisky Galore! (2016)?
Eddie Izzard plays the uptight English Captain Paul Waggett, the main antagonist who tries to stop the islanders from salvaging the whisky.
Is Whisky Galore! (2016) a direct remake of the 1949 film?
Yes, it is a new adaptation of the same novel by Compton Mackenzie, following a similar story but with updated performances and production values.
Where was Whisky Galore! (2016) filmed?
The film was shot on location in Scotland, including the islands of Barra and South Uist in the Outer Hebrides.
Did any of the original 1949 cast appear in the 2016 version?
No, but some descendants of the original cast have cameo roles; notably, the grandson of the original novelist appears as an extra.
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