A transport plane crashes on Labrador's frozen tundra. The pilot must keep his crew alive while waiting to be rescued. Based on the novel by Ernest K. Gann.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 1953. Special features: introduction by Leonard Matlin; commentary by Leonard Matlin, William Wellman, Jr., Darryl Hickman, James Lydon and Vincent Longo; Dooley's Down: The Making of Island In The; Sky; Ernest K. Gann - Adventurer, Author & Artist; Flight School - The Art of Aerial Photography; The John Wayne Stock Company: Harry Carey, Jr.; Flying For Uncle Sam; theatrical trailer; newsreel footage of premiere; introduction to Gunsmoke TV Promo; Batjac Montage; photo gallery.