Saigon

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

Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

as Major Larry Briggs

Veronica Lake

Veronica Lake

as Susan Cleaver

Douglas Dick

Douglas Dick

as Captain Mike Perry

Wally Cassell

Wally Cassell

as Sergeant Pete Rocco

Luther Adler

Luther Adler

as Lieutenant Keon

Morris Carnovsky

Morris Carnovsky

as Alex Maris

Luis van Rooten

Luis van Rooten

as Simon

Mikhail Rasumny

Mikhail Rasumny

as Hotel Clerk

Eugene Borden

Eugene Borden

as Boat Captain

Griff Barnett

Griff Barnett

as Surgeon

Reviews

micar6

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...

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