Island in the Sky
"He Fought Every Fury of Man and Mountain To Get Where His Woman Was!"
Originally released in 1953. Island in the Sky is a adventure/drama film. directed by William A. Wellman.
Starring John Wayne, Lloyd Nolan, and Walter Abel
Synopsis
A C-47 transport plane, named the Corsair, makes a forced landing in the frozen wastelands of Labrador, and the plane's pilot, Captain Dooley, must keep his men alive in deadly conditions while awaiting rescue.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (67 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Wayne
as Captain Dooley
Lloyd Nolan
as Captain Stutz
Walter Abel
as Col. Fuller
James Arness
as Mac McMullen
Andy Devine
as Willie Moon
Allyn Joslyn
as J.H. Handy
Jimmy Lydon
as Murray, Dooley's navigator
Harry Carey, Jr.
as Ralph Hunt, Moon's co-pilot
Hal Baylor
as Stankowski, Dooley's engineer
Sean McClory
as Frank Lovatt, Dooley's co-pilot
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Wayne-Fellows Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Island in the Sky about?
A C-47 transport plane, named the Corsair, makes a forced landing in the frozen wastelands of Labrador, and the plane's pilot, Captain Dooley, must keep his men alive in deadly conditions while awa...
Who directed Island in the Sky?
Island in the Sky was directed by William A. Wellman.
How long is Island in the Sky?
Island in the Sky has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Island in the Sky released?
Island in the Sky was released on September 5, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Island in the Sky?
The main cast of Island in the Sky includes John Wayne, Lloyd Nolan, Walter Abel, James Arness, Andy Devine.