Saigon (1947)

55% User Rating

1h 33min

"The Paris of the Orient!"

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 FentonDirector

Cast

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Alan Ladd

Major Larry Briggs

Douglas Dick

Captain Mike Perry

Veronica Lake

Susan Cleaver

Wally Cassell

Sergeant Pete Rocco

Luther Adler

Lieutenant Keon

Morris Carnovsky

Alex Maris

Luis van Rooten

Simon

Mikhail Rasumny

Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Eugene Borden

Boat Captain (uncredited)

Griff Barnett

Surgeon (uncredited)

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micar6

Rating 60%

September 14, 2024

For diehard Veronica Lake/Alan Ladd fans. I was expecting a film noir, but it's more of a low-grade romance. Also another poor attempt to replicate _Casablanca_ with an exotic location and a white tuxedo. Despite the great character actors, the film suffers from 1940s sexism and stereotypes. Ultimately it's a lot of talking in a predictable plot.