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Saigon (1947)

NR · 1947-12-05 · 1h 33m · EN
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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. 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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Julian ZimetWriterLeslie FentonDirector

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Top billed cast

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Alan LaddAlan LaddMajor Larry BriggsVeronica LakeVeronica LakeSusan CleaverDouglas DickDouglas DickCaptain Mike PerryWally CassellWally CassellSergeant Pete RoccoLuther AdlerLuther AdlerLieutenant KeonMorris CarnovskyMorris CarnovskyAlex MarisLuis van RootenLuis van RootenSimonKevin O'MorrisonKevin O'MorrisonAir Force Lieutenant (uncredited)Mikhail RasumnyMikhail RasumnyHotel Clerk (uncredited)Eugene BordenEugene BordenBoat Captain (uncredited)Griff BarnettGriff BarnettSurgeon (uncredited)

Keywords

VietnamSmugglingSaigonSmuggling (contraband)

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityVietnam · Smuggling · SaigonDialogue densityDramaDirector preference337026Actor preference220376 · 209265 · 164953Country preferenceUs

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What is Saigon about?

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.

How long is Saigon?

Saigon has a runtime of 93 minutes.