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Saigon (1947)

Directed by Leslie Fenton

Crime | Drama | Film Noir

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.

Rated NR | Length 93 minutes

Actors

Alan Ladd | Veronica Lake | Douglas Dick | Wally Cassell | Luther Adler | Morris Carnovsky | Luis van Rooten | Mikhail Rasumny | Eugene Borden | Griff Barnett

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
06/09/2024Home TheaterBlu-rayOwned6 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Pretty average despite the potentially interesting plot that is, unfortunately, just not well realized by the director or studio. Veronica Lake is gorgeous to look at and the fourth film pairing of her and Ladd should have led to a better movie, it just doesn’t.

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