Saigon

Release Date: 1947-12-05

Overview: 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.

Rating: 5.8 / 10

Cast

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

Crew

Leslie Fenton - Director
P.J. Wolfson - Producer
William Shea - Editor
Bertram C. Granger - Set Decoration
Edith Head - Costume Design

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 tux...