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Island in the Sky

NR19531h 49mWilliam A. Wellman
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 86%

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"He Fought Every Fury of Man and Mountain To Get Where His Woman Was!"

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.

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What is Island in the Sky (1953) 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.

Who stars in Island in the Sky?

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.

How long is Island in the Sky?

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

Is Island in the Sky worth watching?

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.

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