hours after the takeoff, the plane encounters a heavy storm and is forced to make an emergency landing on a deserted island. A number of the crew and passengers are dead, including the pilot and the police officer. Father Sawena attempts to keep all calm for the sake of the 13 survivors, who are now thrown together in a world all their own. Bertelli has possession of the policeman's gun and menaces the survivors, while attempting to run things on the island in his own way, including any signals to attract passing planes or ships. The only passenger who does not resent Bertelli is Martine, whom Bertelli now considers to be "his girl." The toreador proves to be a coward, and Father Sawena is the only one who really stands up against Bertelli's brutality and bullying. The toreador has something on Boone, with which he threatens him, and Boone takes the opportunity of stabbing Garcia, attempting to put the blame on Bertelli. Bert Frank, who was seriously injured in the emergency landing, dies; and Bertelli immediately makes a play for Ellen, who by this time has become enamored with Michael Damon, the reporter. Bertelli attempts to rape Ellen, and when Father Sawena interferes, he shoots the Father-Martine is also shot, trying to save the Father's life.