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The Paris of the Orient! - Saigon
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Title: Saigon

Release Date: 5 Dec 1947

Runtime: 1h 33m

Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Director: Paramount Pictures

Production Companies: Paramount Pictures

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.3 (7 votes)

Cast

  • Major Larry Briggs: Alan Ladd
  • Susan Cleaver: Veronica Lake
  • Captain Mike Perry: Douglas Dick
  • Sergeant Pete Rocco: Wally Cassell
  • Lieutenant Keon: Luther Adler
  • Alex Maris: Morris Carnovsky
  • Simon: Luis van Rooten
  • Hotel Clerk (uncredited): Mikhail Rasumny
  • Boat Captain (uncredited): Eugene Borden
  • Surgeon (uncredited): Griff Barnett
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