Saigon
6.2
“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.
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Cast
48 people
Alan Ladd
Major Larry Briggs
Known for
Shane
This Gun for Hire
Veronica Lake
Susan Cleaver
Known for
Sullivan's Travels
I Married a Witch
Douglas Dick
Captain Mike Perry
Known for
Rope
The Red Badge of Courage
Wally Cassell
Sergeant Pete Rocco
Known for
White Heat
Sands of Iwo Jima
Luther Adler
Lieutenant Keon
Known for
D.O.A.
Absence of Malice
Morris Carnovsky
Alex Maris
Known for
Gun Crazy
Dead Reckoning
Luis van Rooten
Simon
Known for
Cinderella
Champion
Mikhail Rasumny
Hotel Clerk
Known for
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Road to Morocco
Eugene Borden
Boat Captain
Known for
Casino Royale
The Tarnished Angels
Griff Barnett
Surgeon
Known for
Holiday Affair
Criss Cross
Betty Bryant
Cafe Singer
Also in
Forty Thousand Horsemen
Leo Abbey
Sinister Driver (uncredited)
Also in
Roaming Lady
Leslie Fenton Director · Arthur Sheekman Screenplay P.J. Wolfson Screenplay
Worldwide gross $2.2M · United States release March 31, 1948 · Produced in United States
Box office
Worldwide gross
$2,250,000
Production
Paramount Pictures
Production · Studio
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · December 5, 1947
Theatrical · London
United States · March 31, 1948
Theatrical
United States · June 4, 2024
Physical · Blu-ray
Canada
June 18, 2024 · Physical · Blu-ray
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