Island in the Sky
- Year: 1953
- Country of origin: USA
- Genre: Adventure, Drama
- Director: William A. Wellman
- Length: 109 min
With all the white hell of the wasteland against him Dooley was beating his way back!
Film Synopsis
Island in the Sky (1953) centers on a veteran transport pilot who is forced to make an emergency landing in the remote Canadian wilderness after severe weather leaves his aircraft stranded. As dwindling supplies, bitter conditions, and uncertainty test the crew’s resolve, an extensive aerial search races against time to locate the missing plane before hope begins to fade. This survival drama combines aviation adventure with realistic suspense, emphasizing leadership, perseverance, teamwork, and the determination to endure against overwhelming odds.
Island in the Sky DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Paramount DVD-1/US/OOP 2005 |
|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Darryl Hickman, Vincent Longo, James Lydon, Leonard Maltin and William Wellman, Jr. | |
| Introduction by Leonard Maltin | |
| The Making of “Island in the Sky” | |
| Flying for Uncle Sam: The Air Transport Command | |
| Newsreel | |
| Stills Gallery | |
| Theatrical Trailer |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Paramount’s “Special Collector’s Edition” DVD is also available in “The John Wayne Adventure Collection” and “The John Wayne Century Collection” box sets.
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