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The Fallen Sparrow
“No woman was going to play him for a sucker!”
6.0 / 10• 1943• 1h 34m•NR• English
DramaMysteryThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
John Garfield
John 'Kit' McKittrick
Lead
Maureen O'Hara
Toni Donne
Walter Slezak
Dr. Christian Skaas
Patricia Morison
Barby Taviton
Martha O'Driscoll
Whitney 'The Imp' Parker
Bruce Edwards
Ab Parker
John Banner
Anton
John Miljan
Inspector 'Toby' Tobin
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Richard Wallace's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Fallen Sparrow is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
