Island in the Sky
“He Fought Every Fury of Man and Mountain To Get Where His Woman Was!”
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.
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John Wayne
Captain Dooley
Lloyd Nolan
Captain Stutz
Walter Abel
Col. Fuller
James Arness
Mac McMullen
Andy Devine
Willie Moon
Allyn Joslyn
J.H. Handy
Jimmy Lydon
Murray, Dooley's navigator
Harry Carey Jr.
Ralph Hunt, Moon's co-pilot
Hal Baylor
Stankowski, Dooley's engineer
Sean McClory
Frank Lovatt, Dooley's co-pilot
Wally Cassell
D'Annunzia, Dooley's radioman
Gordon Jones
Walrus
Frank Fenton
Captain Turner
Robert Keys
Major Ditson
Sumner Getchell
Lieutenant Cord
Regis Toomey
Sergeant Harper
Paul Fix
Wally Miller
Jim Dugan
Gidley
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
September 5, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 27, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest K. Gann
- Original Score
- Emil Newman
- Original Title
- Island in the Sky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Wayne-Fellows Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Ernest K. Gann
Emil Newman
Archie Stout
Ralph Dawson
John Wayne, Robert Fellows
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
Emil Newman
Original Music Composer
John Wayne
Producer
Robert Fellows
Producer
Archie Stout
Director of Photography
Ralph Dawson
Editor
Ernest K. Gann
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Island in the Sky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Island in the Sky?
Island in the Sky was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Island in the Sky?
The principal cast of Island in the Sky includes John Wayne, Lloyd Nolan, Walter Abel, James Arness, Andy Devine.
When was Island in the Sky released and how long is it?
Island in the Sky was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Island in the Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Island in the Sky was composed by Emil Newman.
Is Island in the Sky based on a book or true story?
Island in the Sky is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ernest K. Gann".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Island in the Sky?
Island in the Sky holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).