Saigon (1947)
1h 33m | PG-13
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.
Director: Leslie Fenton
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Video: 720p
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
Morris Carnovsky
as Alex Maris
Reviews
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 tuxedo. Despite the great character actors, the film suffers from 1940s sexism and stereotypes. Ultimately it's a lot of talking in a predictable plot.