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Saigon

  • 19471947
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
310
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POPULARITY
70,946
15,443
Saigon (1947)
CrimeDramaFilm-Noir
After WW2, two army buddies, one of them terminally-ill, embark on a series of adventures in South-East Asia and run across a dangerous criminal and his pretty secretary.After WW2, two army buddies, one of them terminally-ill, embark on a series of adventures in South-East Asia and run across a dangerous criminal and his pretty secretary.After WW2, two army buddies, one of them terminally-ill, embark on a series of adventures in South-East Asia and run across a dangerous criminal and his pretty secretary.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
310
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
70,946
15,443
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Leslie Fenton
    • Writers
      • P.J. Wolfson(screenplay)
      • Arthur Sheekman(screenplay)
      • Julian Zimet(based on a story)
    • Stars
      • Alan Ladd
      • Veronica Lake
      • Douglas Dick
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Leslie Fenton
    • Writers
      • P.J. Wolfson(screenplay)
      • Arthur Sheekman(screenplay)
      • Julian Zimet(based on a story)
    • Stars
      • Alan Ladd
      • Veronica Lake
      • Douglas Dick
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    • 17User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, and Douglas Dick in Saigon (1947)
    Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake in Saigon (1947)
    Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake in Saigon (1947)
    Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake in Saigon (1947)
    Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake in Saigon (1947)
    Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake in Saigon (1947)
    Veronica Lake in Saigon (1947)
    Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake in Saigon (1947)
    Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake in Saigon (1947)
    Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake in Saigon (1947)
    Saigon (1947)
    Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake in Saigon (1947)

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    Alan Ladd
    Alan Ladd
    • Maj. Larry Briggs
    Veronica Lake
    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
    • Alex Maris
    Mikhail Rasumny
    Mikhail Rasumny
    • Hotel Clerk
    Luis Van Rooten
    • Simon
    Eugene Borden
    • Boat Captain
    Griff Barnett
    Griff Barnett
    • Surgeon
    Betty Bryant
    • Cafe Singer
    Leo Abbey
    • Sinister Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Philip Ahn
    Philip Ahn
    • Boss Merchant
    • (uncredited)
    Anthony Barredo
    • Boat Mechanic
    • (uncredited)
    Joe Bautista
    • Native
    • (uncredited)
    George Chan
    George Chan
    • Teahouse Customer
    • (uncredited)
    Luke Chan
    • Tailor
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Chan
    • Farmer's Wife
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Leslie Fenton
    • Writers
      • P.J. Wolfson(screenplay)
      • Arthur Sheekman(screenplay)
      • Julian Zimet(based on a story)
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    • Trivia
      One of over 700 Paramount Productions, filmed between 1929 and 1949, which were sold to MCA/Universal in 1958 for television distribution, and have been owned and controlled by Universal ever since. Its earliest documented telecast took place in Minneapolis Monday 6 April 1959 on WTCN (Channel 11), and it immediately became a popular local favorite as it first aired in Asheville 13 April 1959 on WLOS (Channel 13), in Milwaukee 30 April 1959 on WITI (Channel 6), in Phoenix 27 May 1959 on KVAR (Channel 12), in Omaha 7 June 1959 on KETV (Channel 7), in St. Louis 24 October 1959 on KMOX (Channel 4), in Detroit 29 November 1959 on WJBK (Channel 2), in both Chicago and Seattle 10 December 1959 on WBBM (Channel 2) and KIRO (Channel 7), and, finally, in New York City 16 September 1960 on WCBS (Channel 2).
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      Referenced in Still Life 2 (2009)

    User reviews17

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    8/10
    Lake and Ladd Adventure/Romance
    This is a very rare film. There has never been a commercial release to my knowledge. The print I viewed was transferred from 16mm and although it is a beat up print, it is fairly sharp. The story centers around three wartime airmen, who are waiting for one of them to regain his health. The bad news comes right at the start. One of the friends, Mike (Douglas Dick) has only a couple of months to live. His two buddies Larry (Alan Ladd) and Pete (Wally Cassell) decide not to tell him he's dying. Instead, they decide to go out with a bang and have one great, last adventure.

    Larry decides the adventure will start by flying a wealthy businessman's cargo to Saigon. The businessman,Mr. Maris (Morris Carnovsky), agrees to pay the men $10,000 for the delivery. When the friends arrive to transport the shipment to Saigon, they find only Maris's beautiful secretary, Susan. She (Veronica Lake) reveals there is no cargo, only a suitcase. Larry begins to smell a rat, but he can't turn back, as the police show up firing bullets as the plane takes to the air.

    It is revealed that the suitcase contains $500,000 and that Maris was trying to abscond with it. Larry ponders how deeply involved Susan is involved in the deception. Things take a turn on the journey to Saigon. Mike, the dying airman, falls for Susan. She is torn, as she still believes her boss is legit and the three friends may be crooked. Eventually, her views soften when she learns Mike is dying and sees how concerned his friends are. She agrees to a light romance with Mike, knowing his days are numbered.

    The denouement comes at a posh Saigon hotel. The four have arrived safely, but so has a police official (Luther Adler) who knows about Maris' plan and the missing $500,000. Maris finally shows in Susan's room to retrieve the suitcase. She explains she no longer has it and the final fireworks start.

    I'll be honest. Veronica Lake and Alan Ladd are two of my favorites. Ladd was my dad's favorite actor, and he's in my top two. Veronica, was a stunningly beautiful woman and she had that sparkle. There is a scene in the movie, towards the end, where she dons a white gown. In the night, she glides like the flame of a candle, dancing in the wind. Breathtaking in her beauty.
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    • Release date
      • March 31, 1948 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Schmuggler von Saigon
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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