Island in the Sky (1953): Cast
Island in the Sky is a 1953 adventure drama starring John Wayne as Captain Dooley, Paul Fix and Andy Devine. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Wayne-Fellows Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Island in the Sky About?
The premise of Island in the Sky without spoilers.
After the C‑47 transport named the Corsair is forced to land in the icy wastelands of Labrador, Captain Dooley must battle relentless weather and treacherous terrain to keep his crew alive while they await rescue. The story follows their struggle against nature, perseverance, and the hope of salvation.
Island in the Sky Themes & Keywords
· 41 tags- cold weather
- freeze
- transport aircraft
- cold the temperature
- snow adventure
- two engine airplane
- survival adventure
- wayne and fix
- wayne and carey jr.
- wellman and wayne
- wellman and chandler
- survival
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- ymca
- spam
- snow
- voice over narration
- slapped in the face
- shallow grave
- radio
- radio operator
- parachute drop
- navigator
- navigation
- morse code
- male bonding
- husband wife relationship
- hunger
- freeze to death
- frozen lake
- food rationing
- flashback
- flare gun
- crash landing
- search and rescue
- lord's prayer
- irish american
- airplane
- based on novel
- cigarette smoking
- employer employee relationship
- canada
Island in the Sky Cast & Characters
John Wayne leads the cast as Captain Dooley, with Paul Fix as Wally Miller and Andy Devine as Willie Moon.
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John Wayne as Captain Dooley -
Paul Fix as Wally Miller -
Andy Devine as Willie Moon -
Harry Carey Jr. as Ralph Hunt, Moon's co-pilot
Also Starring in Island in the Sky
· 28 more- Lloyd Nolan Captain Stutz
- William A. Wellman Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Bob Steele Wilson
- George Chandler Rene
- Ann Doran Moon's Wife (uncredited)
- Regis Toomey Sergeant Harper
- Carl Switzer Sonny Hopper
- Louis Jean Heydt Fitch
- Gordon Jones Walrus
- Darryl Hickman Swanson
- Walter Abel Col. Fuller
- Frank Fenton Captain Turner
- Allyn Joslyn J.H. Handy
- James Arness Mac McMullen
- Herbert Anderson Breezy
- Jimmy Lydon Murray, Dooley's navigator
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- Wally Cassell D'Annunzia, Dooley's radioman
- Mike Connors Gainer
- Sean McClory Frank Lovatt, Dooley's co-pilot
- Fess Parker Fitch's Co-Pilot (uncredited)
- Hal Baylor Stankowski, Dooley's engineer
- Sumner Getchell Lieutenant Cord
- Robert Keys Major Ditson
- Dawn Bender Murray's Wife
- Anthony De Mario Ogden
- Jim Dugan Gidley
- Cass Gidley Stannish
- Billy Lee Aimone Boy (uncredited)
Island in the Sky Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Inferno Branco” and “Aventure dans le Grand Nord”.
- Also known as
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- Inferno Branco
- Aventure dans le Grand Nord
- Infierno blanco
- L'isola nel cielo
- Das letzte Signal
- Geleiras do Inferno
- Wyspa w niebie
- 백야의 탈출
- S.O.S - vi nödlandar!
- Χαμένη αποστολή
- 风雨征空
- Valkoinen helvetti
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- 風雨徵空
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Island in the Sky FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Island in the Sky, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Island in the Sky?
Island in the Sky runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Island in the Sky released?
Island in the Sky was released on September 3, 1953.
Who is in the cast of Island in the Sky?
Island in the Sky stars John Wayne as Captain Dooley, Paul Fix as Wally Miller and Andy Devine as Willie Moon, among 32 credited actors.
Does Island in the Sky have a post-credit scene?
No. Island in the Sky has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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