The Fallen Sparrow
The Fallen Sparrow

The Fallen Sparrow

No woman was going to play him for a sucker!

5.7(25 votes)
1943
1h 34m
Drama
Mystery
Thriller

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.

Production

RKO Radio Pictures

Cast

John Garfield

John Garfield

John 'Kit' McKittrick

Maureen O'Hara

Maureen O'Hara

Toni Donne

Walter Slezak

Walter Slezak

Dr. Christian Skaas

Patricia Morison

Patricia Morison

Barby Taviton

Martha O'Driscoll

Martha O'Driscoll

Whitney 'The Imp' Parker

Bruce Edwards

Bruce Edwards

Ab Parker

John Banner

John Banner

Anton

John Miljan

John Miljan

Inspector 'Toby' Tobin

Hugh Beaumont

Hugh Beaumont

Otto Skaas

Jack Carr

Jack Carr

Danny, Cab Driver (uncredited)

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