Saigon
Director: Leslie Fenton
Actors: Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Douglas Dick
PlotIn post-World War II Southeast Asia, two American ex-servicemen, Larry Briggs and Mike Perry, take up a risky cargo transport operation to earn enough money to return home. Their journeys lead them to Saigon, where they intend to sell their services. En route, they meet Susan, a mysterious and determined woman who is searching for her fiancé, Major Trevor. The trio teams up to navigate the chaotic and bustling streets of Saigon, but each has their own hidden motives.
Tensions escalate as Larry's attraction towards Susan grows, creating friction between the former comrades. They delve deeper into an underworld brimming with corruption and treachery while being pursued by various threats. Their quest takes a perilous turn as they uncover secrets about Major Trevor's disappearance and Susan’s true intentions. Amidst danger and deceit, their journey tests their loyalty and resolve in ways they never expected.
Writers: P.J. Wolfson, Arthur Sheekman, Julian Zimet
Release Date: 31 Mar 1948
Runtime: 93 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Saigon fails to captivate like Ladd and Lake's previous films due to weak direction and script, but Kino Lorber's Blu-ray, with a solid 2K master, is commendable.
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