The Fallen Sparrow (1943)

08/19/1943 (US) • 1h 34m

Drama, Mystery, Thriller

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.

Top Billed Cast

John Garfield

John 'Kit' McKittrick

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 Miljan

Inspector 'Toby' Tobin

Hugh Beaumont

Otto Skaas


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)

prisoner of war

trauma

spanish civil war (1936-39)

film noir

footsteps

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