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Saigon (1947)

Saigon (1947)

Drama Crime

The Paris of the Orient!

Release Date: 1947, December 5
Directors: Leslie Fenton
Countries: United States of America
Production: Paramount Pictures
Cast: Charles Stevens, Frances Fong, Luis van Rooten, Eugene Borden, Jean De Briac, Lester Sharpe, George Sorel, Harry Wilson, Alan Ladd, Kevin O'Morrison, Tommy Lee, Billy Louie

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.

Keywords:

crash landing melodramatic war hero vietnam smuggling (contraband) dying man deception secretary saigon doomed romance orient suitcase full of money war profiteer shady fisticuffs war buddies