Island in the Sky (1953)
Island in the Sky is a 1953 adventure movie directed by William A. Wellman, with a running time of 1h 49m. It stars John Wayne, Lloyd Nolan and Walter Abel.
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 answers
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 awaiting rescue.
When was Island in the Sky released?
Island in the Sky was released on 5 September 1953.
How long is Island in the Sky?
Island in the Sky runs 1h 49m.
Who made Island in the Sky?
Island in the Sky was directed by William A. Wellman.
Where can I watch Island in the Sky?
Island in the Sky is available on Kanopy, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand.
Where to watch Island in the Sky
Watch free: Kanopy
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
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