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"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.
Starring
Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Douglas Dick
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Saigon was released 79 years ago in 1947.
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 jo...
Saigon is a Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 34m.
CAST (20)
Alan Ladd
Major Larry Briggs
Veronica Lake
Susan Cleaver
Douglas Dick
Captain Mike Perry
Wally Cassell
Sergeant Pete Rocco
Luther Adler
Lieutenant Keon
Morris Carnovsky
Alex Maris
Luis van Rooten
Simon
Mikhail Rasumny
Hotel Clerk
Eugene Borden
Boat Captain
Griff Barnett
Surgeon
LA
Leo Abbey
Sinister Driver (uncredited)
Philip Ahn
Boss Merchant (uncredited)
AB
Anthony Barredo
Boat Mechanic (uncredited)
JB
Joe Bautista
Native (uncredited)
GC
George Chan
Teahouse Customer (uncredited)
LC
Luke Chan
Tailor (uncredited)
MC
Mary Chan
Farmer’s Wife (uncredited)
OC
Oie Chan
Flower Vendor (uncredited)
André Charlot
Priest (uncredited)
Jack Chefe
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in Saigon?
The cast of Saigon includes Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Douglas Dick, Wally Cassell, Luther Adler.
What is the rating of Saigon?
Saigon has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Drama