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.

Alan Ladd
as Major Larry Briggs

Veronica Lake
as Susan Cleaver

Douglas Dick
as Captain Mike Perry

Wally Cassell
as Sergeant Pete Rocco

Luther Adler
as Lieutenant Keon

Morris Carnovsky
as Alex Maris

Luis van Rooten
as Simon

Mikhail Rasumny
as Hotel Clerk

Eugene Borden
as Boat Captain

Griff Barnett
as Surgeon
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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. Ultimat...