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Saigon (1948)

93 min  -  Crime | Drama  -   31 March 1948 (USA)
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After World War II Larry learns that his flying buddy Mike will only live a short time despite the efforts of the doctors... See full summary »

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Leslie Fenton
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Alan Ladd ...
Maj. Larry Briggs
Veronica Lake ...
Susan Cleaver
Douglas Dick Douglas Dick ...
Capt. Mike Perry
Wally Cassell Wally Cassell ...
Sgt. Pete Rocco
Luther Adler Luther Adler ...
Lt. Keon
Morris Carnovsky Morris Carnovsky ...
Zlex Maris
Mikhail Rasumny Mikhail Rasumny ...
Hotel Clerk
Luis Van Rooten Luis Van Rooten ...
Simon
Eugene Borden Eugene Borden ...
Boat Captain
Griff Barnett Griff Barnett ...
Surgeon
Betty Bryant Betty Bryant ...
Cafe Singer
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Storyline

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. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>  

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Schmuggler von Saigon See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

"Screen Director's Playhouse" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on July 29, 1949 with Alan Ladd reprising his film role. See more »