The Fallen Sparrow(1943)
No woman was going to play him for a sucker!
The Fallen Sparrow Synopsis
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.
The Fallen Sparrow (1943) is a drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Richard Wallace, released on August 19, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars John Garfield, Maureen O'Hara, Walter Slezak and Patricia Morison. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Wallace
- Writers:
- Warren Duff, Dorothy B. Hughes
- Producers:
- Robert Fellows
- Cinematographer:
- Nicholas Musuraca
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Fallen Sparrow (1943) Trailer
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The Fallen Sparrow Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Garfield
as John 'Kit' McKittrick
Maureen O'Hara
as Toni Donne
Walter Slezak
as Dr. Christian Skaas
Patricia Morison
as Barby Taviton
Martha O'Driscoll
as Whitney 'The Imp' Parker
Bruce Edwards
as Ab Parker
John Banner
as Anton
John Miljan
as Inspector 'Toby' Tobin
Hugh Beaumont
as Otto Skaas
- Jack Carr
Jack Carr
as Danny, Cab Driver (uncredited)
George Lloyd
as Sergeant Moore (uncredited)
Fely Franquelli
as Gypsy Dancer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Richard Wallace, written by Warren Duff and Dorothy B. Hughes, produced by Robert Fellows.
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The Fallen Sparrow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 30 ratings.
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The Fallen Sparrow – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Fallen Sparrow?
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The main cast of The Fallen Sparrow (1943) includes John Garfield, Maureen O'Hara, Walter Slezak, Patricia Morison and Martha O'Driscoll. The film was directed by Richard Wallace. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fallen Sparrow released?
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The Fallen Sparrow was released on August 19, 1943 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Fallen Sparrow worth watching?
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The Fallen Sparrow (1943) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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