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Island in the Sky
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Island in the Sky

1953-09-05 · 109 min · ★ 6.2

Adventure · Drama

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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Directors
William A. Wellman
Production companies
Wayne-Fellows Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John WayneJohn WayneCaptain Dooley
Lloyd NolanLloyd NolanCaptain Stutz
Walter AbelWalter AbelCol. Fuller
James ArnessJames ArnessMac McMullen
Andy DevineAndy DevineWillie Moon
Allyn JoslynAllyn JoslynJ.H. Handy
Jimmy LydonJimmy LydonMurray, Dooley's navigator
Harry Carey Jr.Harry Carey Jr.Ralph Hunt, Moon's co-pilot
Hal BaylorHal BaylorStankowski, Dooley's engineer
Sean McClorySean McCloryFrank Lovatt, Dooley's co-pilot
Wally CassellWally CassellD'Annunzia, Dooley's radioman
Gordon JonesGordon JonesWalrus
Frank FentonFrank FentonCaptain Turner
Robert KeysRobert KeysMajor Ditson
Sumner GetchellSumner GetchellLieutenant Cord
Regis ToomeyRegis ToomeySergeant Harper
Paul FixPaul FixWally Miller
Jim DuganGidley
George ChandlerGeorge ChandlerRene
Louis Jean HeydtLouis Jean HeydtFitch

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