Island in the Sky

1953 · 109 MIN · IMDB 6.8 · 3,937 VOTES · DIR. William A. Wellman

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Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,142 lines

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00:01:26 This is a story about professional pilots and their special guarded world...
00:05:14 your passengers will likewise remain in good health.
00:08:45 This is station KTRA, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
00:16:08 Turner, what do you make of this bearing from Montreal on Dooley?
00:19:37 - But no whiskey? - No whiskey.
00:23:05 In the morning, if God will let the sun shine...
00:27:55 - Give me them blankets! - No, Mac! Now, please.
00:32:04 You ready?
00:35:39 Thanks.
00:39:24 To prevent any dissipation of effort.
00:43:32 Let me try cranking that for a moment.
00:48:11 That beat up old balloonist. He's made it!
00:55:09 Just keep in a straight line...
00:59:15 I wish we knew what the weather was en route.
01:02:53 All right, guys...
01:06:27 forever and ever. Amen.
01:10:13 I got him!
01:14:29 - Getting any louder? - Yeah, lots.
01:19:55 The compass just won't stand still in that country.
01:22:48 We've got to narrow this down somehow.
01:26:42 Yeah, your husband is Dooley's navigator.
01:30:09 but I'm gonna ask your wife if you keep her awake all night.
01:36:31 - Kind of early, ain't it? - Yeah.
01:41:42 We gotta. Let's just take a little breather.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,142
Dialogue density10.5 lines / min
First line00:01:26
Final line01:41:42

Production Record

DirectorWilliam A. Wellman
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes3,937