Saigon (1947)

6.0/10 94 min Crime Drama

Overview

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

Major Larry Briggs

Veronica Lake

Susan Cleaver

Douglas Dick

Captain Mike Perry

Wally Cassell

Sergeant Pete Rocco

Luther Adler

Lieutenant Keon

Morris Carnovsky

Alex Maris

Luis van Rooten

Simon

Mikhail Rasumny

Hotel Clerk

Eugene Borden

Boat Captain

Griff Barnett

Surgeon

Philip Ahn

Boss Merchant (uncredited)

André Charlot

Priest (uncredited)

Jack Chefe

Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

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