Saigon
“The Paris of the Orient!”
DirectorLeslie Fenton
ScreenplayP.J. Wolfson, Arthur Sheekman
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.
Release
Dec 5, 1947
Country
United States
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)
Jean De Briac
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Frances Fong
Nurse (uncredited)
Lee Tung Foo
Farmer (uncredited)
Moy Ming
Teahouse Proprietor (uncredited)
Kevin O'Morrison
Air Force Lieutenant (uncredited)
Lester Sharpe
Barman at Café (uncredited)
Charles Stevens
Susan’s Driver (uncredited)
Harry Wilson
Stevedore (uncredited)
Reviews
Trailer
Official trailer
Saigon
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Gallery
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