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.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
11 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert Emmett DolanOriginal Music Composer
- Leslie FentonDirector
- P.J. WolfsonScreenplay
- Arthur SheekmanScreenplay
Cast
- Alan LaddMajor Larry Briggs
- Veronica LakeSusan Cleaver
- Douglas DickCaptain Mike Perry
- Wally CassellSergeant Pete Rocco
- Luther AdlerLieutenant Keon
- Morris CarnovskyAlex Maris
- Luis van RootenSimon
- Mikhail RasumnyHotel Clerk
- Eugene BordenBoat Captain
- Griff BarnettSurgeon
- Leo AbbeySinister Driver (uncredited)
- Philip AhnBoss Merchant (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
vietnamsmuggling (contraband)saigondeceptionorientdying mansecretarywar heroshadycrash landingsuitcase full of moneyfisticuffs