Saigon (1948)

  • NR
  • 03/31/1948 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • 1h 33m

The Paris of the Orient!

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.

Leslie Fenton

Director

P.J. Wolfson

Screenplay

Arthur Sheekman

Screenplay

Julian Zimet

Story

Cast

Alan Ladd's headshot

Alan Ladd

Major Larry Briggs
Veronica Lake's headshot

Veronica Lake

Susan Cleaver
Douglas Dick's headshot

Douglas Dick

Captain Mike Perry
Wally Cassell's headshot

Wally Cassell

Sergeant Pete Rocco
Luther Adler's headshot

Luther Adler

Lieutenant Keon
Morris Carnovsky's headshot

Morris Carnovsky

Alex Maris
Luis van Rooten's headshot

Luis van Rooten

Simon
Mikhail Rasumny's headshot

Mikhail Rasumny

Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

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