Saigon
“The Paris of the Orient!”
1947•NR•1h 34m•6.0•Released
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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.
Director
Leslie Fenton
Writer
P.J. Wolfson, Arthur Sheekman
Languages
English
Studio
Paramount Pictures
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
Leo Abbey
Sinister Driver (uncredited)
Philip Ahn
Boss Merchant (uncredited)
Anthony Barredo
Boat Mechanic (uncredited)
Joe Bautista
Native (uncredited)
George Chan
Teahouse Customer (uncredited)
Production
Company
Paramount Pictures
Producer
P.J. Wolfson
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