Whisky Galore (1949)

Venue: Sporting Cinema

Ealing comedy screening and whisky tasting

The last event of the 2013-14 season for Monte Carlo Whisky Society, something for film and whisky lovers. Tickets 10 euros, to view the film and taste the Monaco Blend whisky:

• presentation by Keith Hewitt, expert and historian of the SS Politician
• private screening of Whisky Galore, the film adaptation of Compton Mackenzie's book

The evening is also an opportunity to find out about investing in a remake of the Whisky Galore film by director Gillies Mackinnon and producer Iain Maclean:

• tasting of whiskies associated with the 1949 movie
• opportunity to meet production team members of the film remake
• surprise guests in town from the Cannes Film Festival

To reserve a place, email anita[at]montecarlowhiskysociety.com or phone phone +33 6 43 91 27 00. For more information, visit the organizer's website at: Monte Carlo Whisky Society.

Film information

• Starring: Basil Radford, Joan Greenwood, Catherine Lacey
• Director: Alexander Mackendrick
• Genre: Comedy | Crime
• Running time: 1h22
• More details: Whisky Galore (www.IMDB.com)