Saigon
The Paris of the Orient!
1947 | 94m | English
Popularity: 2 (history)
| Director: | Leslie Fenton |
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| Writer: | P.J. Wolfson, Arthur Sheekman, Julian Zimet |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Dec 05, 1947 |
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| Director: | Leslie Fenton |
| Writer: | P.J. Wolfson, Arthur Sheekman, Julian Zimet |
| Genres: | Crime, Drama |
| Keywords | vietnam, saigon, smuggling (contraband), orient, dying man, deception, secretary, war hero, shady, crash landing, suitcase full of money, fisticuffs, war buddies, doomed romance, melodramatic, war profiteer |
| Production Companies | Paramount Pictures |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 29, 2026 Entered: Apr 26, 2024 |
![Saigon (1947) Original Trailer [HD]](/extra_thumbs/92qQT6lcvUU.jpg)
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Leo Abbey | Sinister Driver (uncredited) |
| Philip Ahn | Boss Merchant (uncredited) |
| Anthony Barredo | Boat Mechanic (uncredited) |
| Joe Bautista | Native (uncredited) |
| George Chan | Teahouse Customer (uncredited) |
| Luke Chan | Tailor (uncredited) |
| Mary Chan | Farmer’s Wife (uncredited) |
| Oie Chan | Flower Vendor (uncredited) |
| André Charlot | Priest (uncredited) |
| Jack Chefe | Hotel Clerk (uncredited) |
| Angelo Cruz | Boat Pilot (uncredited) |
| Jean De Briac | Hotel Clerk (uncredited) |
| Allan Douglas | American Soldier (uncredited) |
| Dorothy Eveleigh | Portugese Woman (uncredited) |
| Frances Fong | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Harold Fong | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Lee Tung Foo | Farmer (uncredited) |
| Quon Gong | Native (uncredited) |
| Perry Ivins | Prisoner Leaving Hotel (uncredited) |
| Eddie Lee | Teahouse Merchant (uncredited) |
| Tommy Lee | Oxcart Driver (uncredited) |
| Billy Louie | Woman in Teahouse (uncredited) |
| Moy Ming | Teahouse Proprietor (uncredited) |
| Kevin O'Morrison | Air Force Lieutenant (uncredited) |
| Kanza Omar | Russian Entertainer (uncredited) |
| Rito Punay | Native (uncredited) |
| Renee Randall | Girl (uncredited) |
| Lester Sharpe | Barman at Café (uncredited) |
| Hazel Shon | Girl (uncredited) |
| Ralph Soncuya | Tailor (uncredited) |
| George Sorel | Travel Agent (uncredited) |
| Charles Stevens | Susan’s Driver (uncredited) |
| Andra Verne | Girl (uncredited) |
| Harry Wilson | Stevedore (uncredited) |
| Thomas Quon Woo | Native (uncredited) |
| William Yip | Café Proprietor (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| William Shea | Editor |
| Bertram C. Granger | Set Decoration |
| Robert Emmett Dolan | Original Music Composer |
| P.J. Wolfson | Screenplay |
| Hans Dreier | Art Direction |
| Arthur Sheekman | Screenplay |
| Julian Zimet | Story |
| Gordon Jennings | Visual Effects |
| Farciot Edouart | Visual Effects |
| Francisco Day | Assistant Director |
| Gene Garvin | Sound Recordist |
| Wallace Nogle | Sound Recordist |
| Leslie Fenton | Director |
| Edith Head | Costume Design |
| Wally Westmore | Makeup Artist |
| John F. Seitz | Director of Photography |
| Henry Bumstead | Art Direction |
| Sam Comer | Set Decoration |
| Chico Alonso | Assistant Director |
| Otto Pierce | Camera Operator |
| G.E. Richardson | Still Photographer |
| Helen Gladys Percey | Researcher |
| C. Kenneth Deland | Production Manager |
| Lupe Hall | Script Supervisor |
| Charles Sickler | Grip |
| George Parrish | Orchestrator |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| P.J. Wolfson | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 3 |
| 2024 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 2024 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 2 |
| 2024 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
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micar6
6.0
For diehard Veronica Lake/Alan Ladd fans. I was expecting a film noir, but it's more of a low-grade romance. Also another poor attempt to replicate _Casablanca_ with an exotic location and a white tuxedo. Despite the great character actors, the film suffers from 1940s sexism and stereotypes. Ultimat ... ely it's a lot of talking in a predictable plot.
Sep 14, 2024