Saigon
1947, English. Directed by Leslie Fenton.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Leslie FentonDirector
- Alan LaddMajor Larry Briggs
- Veronica LakeSusan Cleaver
- Douglas DickCaptain Mike Perry
- Wally CassellSergeant Pete Rocco
- Luther AdlerLieutenant Keon
- Morris CarnovskyAlex Maris
- Luis van RootenSimon
- Mikhail RasumnyHotel Clerk
- Eugene BordenBoat Captain
- Griff BarnettSurgeon
- Betty BryantCafe Singer
- Leo AbbeySinister Driver (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 5 December 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- P.J. Wolfson, Arthur Sheekman, Julian Zimet
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Saigon runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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Saigon is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Saigon?
If you liked Saigon, try Running on Empty, The Set-Up, Plunder Road.
Who directed Saigon?
Saigon (1947) was directed by Leslie Fenton and stars Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Douglas Dick.