Saigon (1947): Cast & Plot
Saigon is a 1947 crime drama directed by Leslie Fenton, starring Alan Ladd as Major Larry Briggs, Douglas Dick and Wally Cassell. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Leslie Fenton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Saigon About?
The premise of Saigon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in post‑World War II Saigon, “Paris of the Orient,” Larry learns his flying buddy Mike is terminally ill. To give him a final thrill, Larry takes a lucrative charter for profiteer Maris and forces Maris’s secretary Susan onto the plane. Mike falls for Susan, Larry asks her to play along, but she ends up falling for Larry.
Saigon Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- riverboat
- ladd and lake
- criminal
- secretary
- cart
- ox
- black market
- army buddy
- u.s. air force
- american pilot
- terminal illness
- village
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- hotel
- suitcase
- airplane crash
- mekong river
- gangster
- police detective
- love triangle
- indochina
- post world war two
- 1940s
- place name in title
- smuggling
- murder
- vietnam
Saigon Cast & Characters
Alan Ladd leads the cast as Major Larry Briggs, with Douglas Dick as Captain Mike Perry and Wally Cassell as Sergeant Pete Rocco. Directed by Leslie Fenton; 46 actors are credited in all.
- Director Leslie Fenton
- Alan Ladd as Major Larry Briggs
- Douglas Dick as Captain Mike Perry
- Wally Cassell as Sergeant Pete Rocco
- Morris Carnovsky as Alex Maris
Also Starring in Saigon
· 42 more- Veronica Lake Susan Cleaver
- Luther Adler Lieutenant Keon
- Kevin O'Morrison Air Force Lieutenant (uncredited)
- Luis Van Rooten Simon
- Tommy Lee Oxcart Driver (uncredited)
- Jack Chefe Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- Harry Wilson Stevedore (uncredited)
- Charles Stevens Susan’s Driver (uncredited)
- Philip Ahn Boss Merchant (uncredited)
- Eugene Borden Boat Captain
- Jean De Briac Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- Griff Barnett Surgeon
- George Sorel Travel Agent (uncredited)
- Perry Ivins Prisoner Leaving Hotel (uncredited)
- Lester Sharpe Barman at Café (uncredited)
- Lee Tung Foo Farmer (uncredited)
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- Eddie Lee Teahouse Merchant (uncredited)
- Mikhail Rasumny Hotel Clerk
- André Charlot Priest (uncredited)
- Luke Chan Tailor (uncredited)
- Moy Ming Teahouse Proprietor (uncredited)
- George Chan Teahouse Customer (uncredited)
- Frances Fong Nurse (uncredited)
- Harold Fong Bartender (uncredited)
- Joe Bautista Native (uncredited)
- Angelo Cruz Boat Pilot (uncredited)
- William Yip Café Proprietor (uncredited)
- Allan Douglas American Soldier (uncredited)
- Oie Chan Flower Vendor (uncredited)
- Mary Chan Farmer’s Wife (uncredited)
- Kanza Omar Russian Entertainer (uncredited)
- Leo Abbey Sinister Driver (uncredited)
- Rito Punay Native (uncredited)
- Anthony Barredo Boat Mechanic (uncredited)
- Dorothy Eveleigh Portugese Woman (uncredited)
- Quon Gong Native (uncredited)
- Billy Louie Woman in Teahouse (uncredited)
- Renee Randall Girl (uncredited)
- Hazel Shon Girl (uncredited)
- Ralph Soncuya Tailor (uncredited)
- Andra Verne Girl (uncredited)
- Thomas Quon Woo Native (uncredited)
More from Leslie Fenton
More films directed by Leslie Fenton: The Redhead and The Cowboy, Streets of Laredo, Whispering Smith and Lulu Belle.
Saigon Plot Summary
What happens in Saigon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
World War II has ended, Major Larry Briggs learns that his friend Captain Mike Perry has only two months to live due to a head injury. To give Mike a memorable send-off, Larry and Sergeant Pete Rocco hatch a plan. For a $10,000 fee, Larry takes a flying job with Alex Maris, a shrewd profiteer. Everything is set when Maris’ secretary, Susan Cleaver, arrives to board the aircraft. Mike falls for Susan, and Larry convinces her to go along, but she has fallen for Larry.
Full summary
The whole story of Saigon, scene by scene
Saigon Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Saigon.
How Well Do You Know Saigon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the Major who organizes the plan to give Mike Perry a memorable send‑off?
Saigon Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Schmuggler von Saigon” and “Trafic à Saïgon”.
- Also known as
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- Schmuggler von Saigon
- Trafic à Saïgon
- Σαϊγκόν
- 血溅西贡
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Movies Like Saigon
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Saigon Commandos, A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon and Saigon: Year of the Cat.
Saigon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Saigon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Saigon?
Saigon runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Saigon released?
Saigon was released on December 5, 1947.
Who directed Saigon?
Saigon was directed by Leslie Fenton.
More films by Leslie Fenton Who is in the cast of Saigon?
Saigon stars Alan Ladd as Major Larry Briggs, Douglas Dick as Captain Mike Perry and Wally Cassell as Sergeant Pete Rocco, among 46 credited actors.
Does Saigon have a post-credit scene?
No. Saigon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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