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Saigon

  • 6.2 /10

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Plot

After World War II Larry learns that his flying buddy Mike will only live a short time despite the efforts of the doctors. He takes on a profitable flying job for profiteers Maris to finance a good time for his buddy. As the plane takes off he shoves Maris' secretary Susan on board. When Mike falls for her, Larry tells her to play along for Mike's sake. She, of course, falls for Larry.

Cast

Alan Ladd as Major Larry Briggs
Alan Ladd

as Major Larry Briggs

Veronica Lake as Susan Cleaver
Veronica Lake

as Susan Cleaver

Douglas Dick as Captain Mike Perry
Douglas Dick

as Captain Mike Perry

Wally Cassell as Sergeant Pete Rocco
Wally Cassell

as Sergeant Pete Rocco

Luther Adler as Lieutenant Keon
Luther Adler

as Lieutenant Keon

Morris Carnovsky as Alex Maris
Morris Carnovsky

as Alex Maris

Luis van Rooten as Simon
Luis van Rooten

as Simon

Mikhail Rasumny as Hotel Clerk
Mikhail Rasumny

as Hotel Clerk

Eugene Borden as Boat Captain
Eugene Borden

as Boat Captain

Griff Barnett as Surgeon
Griff Barnett

as Surgeon

Movie Facts

Rated

  • Not Rated

Status

  • Released

Release Date

  • December 5, 1947

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures

Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Language

  • English

Budget

  • $0.00

Revenue

  • -

Runtime

  • 1.57 hrs

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Reviews

For diehard Veronica Lake/Alan Ladd fans. I was expecting a film noir, but it's more of a low-grade romance. Also another poor attempt to replicate _Casablanca_ with an exotic location and a white tuxedo. Despite the great character actors, the film suffers from 1940s sexism and stereotypes. Ultimately it's a lot of talking in a predictable plot.