Name: Island in the Sky
Director: William A. Wellman
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Released: 1953-01-01
Duration: PT1h 49mM
Rating: 6.8
Cast: John Wayne, Lloyd Nolan, Walter Abel, James Arness, Andy Devine

Question 1

What is Island in the Sky (1953) about?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Who stars in Island in the Sky?

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Island in the Sky stars John Wayne (Captain Dooley), Lloyd Nolan (Captain Stutz), Walter Abel (Col. Fuller), James Arness (Mac McMullen), Andy Devine (Willie Moon). The film was directed by William A. Wellman.

Question 3

How long is Island in the Sky?

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Island in the Sky has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1953. It is rated NR.

Question 4

Is Island in the Sky worth watching?

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Island in the Sky holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Adventure, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Question 5

Where can I watch Island in the Sky?

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Streaming availability for Island in the Sky changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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