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Along with THE HIGH AND THE MIGHTY, John Wayne's thrilling survival epic ISLAND IN THE SKY is a Duke classic long held out of print by a legal dispute with the star's family. While both films were directed by William Wellman with a script adapted by aviation writer Ernest K. Gann from his own novel, this little-seen gem follows former WWII army pilot Captain Dooley (Wayne) as his transport plane runs out of fuel and crash lands in the icy tundras of the Canadian Arctic. It isn't long before Dooley and his surviving crew members face a limited food supply, below-zero temperatures, primitive radio equipment, and nearly impossible odds as they wait (and hope) for rescue. Walter Abel, Lloyd Nolan, James Arness, Andy Devine, and Harry Carey Jr. round out the star-studded cast, while dual cinematographers Archie Stout and William H. Clothier perfectly capture the vast expanses of snow-covered bleakness in crisp black-and-white photography that virtually gleams in this lovingly restored and remastered edition.

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UPC0097360289343

eBay Product ID (ePID)46809727

Product Key Features

ActorJohn Wayne, Lloyd Nolan, Andy Devine, Walter Abel, James Arness

EditionThe John Wayne Collection

RatingNR

DirectorWilliam A. Wellman, William Augustus Wellman, William Wellman

FormatDVD

Release Year2005

GenreAction & Adventure

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Display FormatThe John Wayne Collection

Leading RoleJohn Wayne, Lloyd Nolan, Andy Devine, Walter Abel, James Arness

Film CountryUSA

Release Date20050802

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von 5MUrtw-IR_W@Deleted
10. Aug. 2017
Island in the Sky
Not horrible, but not very exciting. The aerial shots of the C-47's are good, and the cast is OK, but not as good as I expected. However, it is The Duke...
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von ringo.314
25. Mai. 2016
Island in the Sky
Excellent entertainment. Story of a crippled aircraft forced down in a remote arctic region and mans instinct for survival against almost impossible odds as they try to direct a group of there peers who form a rescue mission to try to find them on a snow and ice covered lake bed, while risking their own aircraft and lives. The story line moves quickly, and builds to an exciting climax that shows what lengths friends will go to help their own in time of need.
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von bayou_wings
26. Feb. 2019
Disappointing
Not one of the better John Wayne movies. When I read the synopsis it sounded exciting, but the story flows slow almost like a documentary. My family found it boring.
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von wheres_iuka
27. Jul. 2021
Great John Wayne movie.
Great movie. It has a lot of young stars just starting out. I like John Wayne and he is great in this movie. Try to look at the small details and the actors in the background.
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von slowhippet
08. Feb. 2022
I'm not letting it go.
I thorough enjoyed the movie. Also it was a great buy that helps add to and work toward completing the Wayne collection I'm working on.
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von kimonokyoto
12. Dez. 2015
Sharing a good movie!
Bought for Christmas gifts. Husband loved watching this movie and wanted to share with friends.
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von rgdre_79
06. Aug. 2022
Island in the Sky makes for a interesting movie
A John Wayne movie that is very well done and he plays a very strong part and makes the movie.
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von dr.tickl
14. Jun. 2023
John Wayne At His Best!
Well this is a John Wayne Sorta Forgotten over Time Movie! This Movie is Very Entertaining, It’s a Must See Type of Movie! Definitely a Collector!
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von ocn_wmogto6@deleted
16. Okt. 2018
Good features and story lines.
Good movie value.
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von cathtrad47_4
10. Dez. 2019
Another great John Wayne movies
Unusual part for John Wayne, but did a great job on the show
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