Island in the Sky(1953)
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Island in the Sky 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.
Island in the Sky (1953) is a adventure and drama film directed by William A. Wellman, released on September 5, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars John Wayne, Lloyd Nolan, Walter Abel and James Arness. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 73 ratings.
- Director:
- William A. Wellman
- Writers:
- Ernest K. Gann, Ernest K. Gann
- Producers:
- Robert Fellows, John Wayne
- Cinematographer:
- Archie Stout
- Composer:
- Emil Newman
- Production:
- Wayne-Fellows Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Island in the Sky Cast & Crew
Main 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
Wally Cassell
as D'Annunzia, Dooley's radioman
Gordon Jones
as Walrus
Key crew
Directed by William A. Wellman, written by Ernest K. Gann and Ernest K. Gann, produced by Robert Fellows and John Wayne.
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Island in the Sky Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 73 ratings.
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Island in the Sky – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Island in the Sky online?
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Island in the Sky (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Island in the Sky?
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The main cast of Island in the Sky (1953) includes John Wayne, Lloyd Nolan, Walter Abel, James Arness and Andy Devine. The film was directed by William A. Wellman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Island in the Sky released?
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Island in the Sky was released on September 5, 1953 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Island in the Sky worth watching?
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Island in the Sky (1953) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 73 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.