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Saigon

Saigon
★ 6.0/10•1947•1h 34m•NR•Crime•Drama

The Paris of the Orient!

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.

Leslie Fenton · Director

P.J. Wolfson · Screenplay

Arthur Sheekman · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageEN
Release DateDec 5, 1947

Actors

Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

Major Larry Briggs

Veronica Lake

Veronica Lake

Susan Cleaver

Douglas Dick

Douglas Dick

Captain Mike Perry

Wally Cassell

Wally Cassell

Sergeant Pete Rocco

Luther Adler

Luther Adler

Lieutenant Keon

Morris Carnovsky

Morris Carnovsky

Alex Maris

Luis van Rooten

Luis van Rooten

Simon

Mikhail Rasumny

Mikhail Rasumny

Hotel Clerk

Eugene Borden

Eugene Borden

Boat Captain

Griff Barnett

Griff Barnett

Surgeon

Betty Bryant

Cafe Singer

Leo Abbey

Sinister Driver (uncredited)

Philip Ahn

Philip Ahn

Boss Merchant (uncredited)

Anthony Barredo

Boat Mechanic (uncredited)

Joe Bautista

Native (uncredited)

George Chan

Teahouse Customer (uncredited)

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