Saigon

The Paris of the Orient!

APPROPIATE

1947 / 93min.

Rating5.2

Genres

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Synopsis

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.

Directors

Actors

Alan Ladd

Veronica Lake

Luther Adler

Wally Cassell

Eugene Borden

Douglas Dick

Luis van Rooten

Griff Barnett

Morris Carnovsky

Mikhail Rasumny

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