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Saigon
“The Paris of the Orient!”
6.0 / 10• 1947• 1h 34m•NR• English
CrimeDrama
Storyline
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 & Crew
Alan Ladd
Major Larry Briggs
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Leslie Fenton's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Saigon is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
