The Fallen Sparrow (1943)

  • NR
  • 08/19/1943 (US)
  • Drama, Mystery, Thriller
  • 1h 34m

No woman was going to play him for a sucker!

Overview

Imprisoned during the Spanish Civil War, John "Kit" McKittrick is released when a New York City policeman pulls some strings. Upon returning to America, McKittrick hears that a friend has committed suicide, and he begins to smell a rat. During his investigation, McKittrick questions three beautiful women, one of whom has a tie to his refugee past. Pursued by Nazi operatives, McKittrick learns of the death of another friend, and begins to suspect the dark Dr. Skaas.

Warren Duff

Screenplay

Dorothy B. Hughes

Novel

Richard Wallace

Director

Cast

John Garfield's headshot

John Garfield

John 'Kit' McKittrick
Maureen O'Hara's headshot

Maureen O'Hara

Toni Donne
Walter Slezak's headshot

Walter Slezak

Dr. Christian Skaas
Patricia Morison's headshot

Patricia Morison

Barby Taviton
Martha O'Driscoll's headshot

Martha O'Driscoll

Whitney 'The Imp' Parker
Bruce Edwards's headshot

Bruce Edwards

Ab Parker
John Banner's headshot

John Banner

Anton
John Miljan's headshot

John Miljan

Inspector 'Toby' Tobin

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