What types of relationships exist in Saigon?

Saigon features 8 relationships including Conflict Enemy, Conflict Adversary, Professional Secretary, Professional Employer, Alliance Teammate — all analyzed by AI.

How are characters connected in Saigon?

The 7 characters in Saigon form a network of alliances, conflicts, and complex dynamics. Explore the interactive relationship map to see how each character connects.

Saigon (1947) Character Relationships & Connections Map

Name: Saigon
Genre: crime, drama
Released: 1947
Rating: 6
Cast: Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, Douglas Dick, Wally Cassell, Luther Adler

Character Relationships in Saigon

Major Larry Briggs (played by Alan Ladd) is a protagonist in Saigon. A determined friend who organizes a flying job for his dying comrade, Captain Mike Perry. He takes a riskier flight for $10,000, falls in love with Susan Cleaver, and navigates complex romantic and criminal entanglements. He blackmails Susan, outsmarts police Lieutenant Keon, survives a hostage situation, and ultimately starts a new life with Susan after a fatal shootout. Susan Cleaver (played by Veronica Lake) is a protagonist in Saigon. Alex Maris' secretary who boards the plane and becomes the object of affection for both Mike Perry and Larry Briggs. Despite initially being used as a pawn in their plan, she develops genuine feelings for Larry. She carries a large sum of money, navigates dangerous encounters with Maris and Keon, eventually returns the funds, and chooses Larry in the end. Captain Mike Perry (played by Douglas Dick) appears in Saigon. Larry's close friend suffering from a fatal head injury, leaving him only two months to live. Eager to experience life, he falls deeply in love with Susan Cleaver and proposes to her. His romance drives much of the plot's tension, and he ultimately dies in a shootout with Maris after their confrontation. Sergeant Pete Rocco (played by Wally Cassell) appears in Saigon. Larry's loyal friend and military comrade who joins the mission to help Mike enjoy his remaining time. At the climax, he intervenes during a hostage situation at a hotel, engages in a fight with Simon, and tragically falls to his death from a balcony. Lieutenant Keon (played by Luther Adler) appears in Saigon. A suspicious police Lieutenant who shadows the American group, suspecting them of smuggling. Larry devises a clever ruse involving mailing the hidden money to himself to divert suspicion away from Susan and evade Keon's investigation during their journey to Saigon. Alex Maris (played by Morris Carnovsky) appears in Saigon. A wealthy profiteer who hires Larry Briggs for a dangerous flying job. He arrives late with police, becomes enraged when the money goes missing, and takes Larry hostage along with his valet. He is ultimately killed in a gunfight with Larry and Mike. Simon (played by Luis van Rooten) appears in Saigon. Alex Maris' valet who assists in holding Larry hostage at a hotel. He confronts and fights Sergeant Pete Rocco, resulting in both men falling to their deaths from a balcony during the violent altercation.

Character Relationship Map: Saigon

Saigon (1947) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

Characters

Major Larry Briggs (played by Alan Ladd) — protagonist
A determined friend who organizes a flying job for his dying comrade, Captain Mike Perry. He takes a riskier flight for $10,000, falls in love with Susan Cleaver, and navigates complex romantic and cr...
Susan Cleaver (played by Veronica Lake) — protagonist
Alex Maris' secretary who boards the plane and becomes the object of affection for both Mike Perry and Larry Briggs. Despite initially being used as a pawn in their plan, she develops genuine feelings...
Captain Mike Perry (played by Douglas Dick) — supporting
Larry's close friend suffering from a fatal head injury, leaving him only two months to live. Eager to experience life, he falls deeply in love with Susan Cleaver and proposes to her. His romance driv...
Sergeant Pete Rocco (played by Wally Cassell) — supporting
Larry's loyal friend and military comrade who joins the mission to help Mike enjoy his remaining time. At the climax, he intervenes during a hostage situation at a hotel, engages in a fight with Simon...
Lieutenant Keon (played by Luther Adler) — supporting
A suspicious police Lieutenant who shadows the American group, suspecting them of smuggling. Larry devises a clever ruse involving mailing the hidden money to himself to divert suspicion away from Sus...
Alex Maris (played by Morris Carnovsky) — supporting
A wealthy profiteer who hires Larry Briggs for a dangerous flying job. He arrives late with police, becomes enraged when the money goes missing, and takes Larry hostage along with his valet. He is ult...
Simon (played by Luis van Rooten) — supporting
Alex Maris' valet who assists in holding Larry hostage at a hotel. He confronts and fights Sergeant Pete Rocco, resulting in both men falling to their deaths from a balcony during the violent altercat...

Key Relationships

Sergeant Pete Rocco → Simon (Conflict Enemy)
Major Larry Briggs → Lieutenant Keon (Conflict Adversary)
Susan Cleaver → Alex Maris (Professional Secretary)
Major Larry Briggs → Alex Maris (Professional Employer)
Major Larry Briggs → Sergeant Pete Rocco (Alliance Teammate)
Captain Mike Perry → Susan Cleaver (Romantic Love Interest)
Major Larry Briggs → Susan Cleaver (Romantic Love Interest)
Major Larry Briggs → Captain Mike Perry (Social Friend)

Story Analysis

Love, sacrifice, and redemption in the face of mortality

Plot Progression

The Final Farewell
Complicated Romance
Flight and Pursuit
Blackmail and Deception
Saigon Showdown

Directed by Leslie Fenton

Saigon (1947) · 6/10 · crime, drama