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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.
Island in the Sky (1953) is a adventure and drama film directed by William A. Wellman. It stars John Wayne, Lloyd Nolan, and Walter Abel. The film runs for 1 hour 49 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 from 73 votes.

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

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Island in the Sky stars John Wayne, Lloyd Nolan, Walter Abel, and James Arness, and was directed by William A. Wellman.
Island in the Sky has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes.
Island in the Sky was released in 1953.
Island in the Sky is a adventure and drama film.
Island in the Sky holds an average audience score of 6.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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Harry Carey, Jr.
Ralph Hunt, Moon's co-pilot
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